Ken Rosewall def. Arthur Ashe
2-6 7-6 7-6 6-2
Ken Rosewall defeated Arthur Ashe 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-2 in the 1972 Philadelphia Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 37 | 28 |
| Height | 170 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,192 | 2,115 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-1 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1972 | QF |
| Roger Taylor | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1972 | R16 |
| Nikola Pilic | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972 | R32 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-4 2-6 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1972 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1972 | QF |
| Ron Holmberg | 6-4 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Feb 12, 1972 | R16 |
| Frank Froehling | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972 | R32 |