Nikola Pilic def. John Newcombe
4-6 14-12 8-6
Nikola Pilic defeated John Newcombe 4-6 14-12 8-6 in the 1970 Bristol semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Nikola Pilic | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 27, 1939 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 30 | 26 |
| Height | 191 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,844 | 1,993 |
| Current career W-L | 301–249 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
Path
Nikola Pilic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 4-6 9-7 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 13, 1970 | QF |
| Graham Stilwell | 6-1 10-8 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 12, 1970 | R16 |
| Tom Okker | 3-6 16-14 10-8 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1970 | R32 |
Nikola Pilic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-3 1-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 14, 1970 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Barthes | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 13, 1970 | QF |
| Tom Gorman | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 12, 1970 | R16 |