John Newcombe def. Kenichi Hirai
6-2 6-4
John Newcombe defeated Kenichi Hirai 6-2 6-4 in the 1974 Australian Open round of 64 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Kenichi Hirai |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | JPN |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Mar 19, 1950 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 226 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,056 | 1,459 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 7–32 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | $557 |
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