Rod Laver def. Andres Gimeno
6-4 11-9
Rod Laver defeated Andres Gimeno 6-4 11-9 in the 1968 Nashville semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Andres Gimeno |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | ESP |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Aug 3, 1937 |
| Age | 30 | 31 |
| 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) | 1,852 | 1,752 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 246–131 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $2,500 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Butch Buchholz | 6-3 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1968 | QF |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 13, 1968 | F |
Andres Gimeno's path
No prior matches in this tournament.