Rod Laver def. Andres Gimeno
9-7 8-6 11-9
Rod Laver defeated Andres Gimeno 9-7 8-6 11-9 in the 1968 Wembley Ntl 2 semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Andres Gimeno |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Aug 3, 1937 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,632 | 1,592 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 247–132 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $2,500 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1968 | F |
Andres Gimeno's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Emerson | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1968 | QF |