Stan Smith def. Ray Ruffels
6-4 3-6 9-7 6-4
Stan Smith defeated Ray Ruffels 6-4 3-6 9-7 6-4 in the 1971 Brussels round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Ray Ruffels |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Mar 23, 1946 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 193 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,104 | 1,778 |
| Current career W-L | 647–286 | 245–204 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | — |
Path
Stan Smith's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 4-6 3-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1971 | QF |
Ray Ruffels's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Thielemans | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 25, 1971 | R32 |