Rod Laver def. Dennis Ralston
6-2 8-6 6-1
Rod Laver defeated Dennis Ralston 6-2 8-6 6-1 in the 1968 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Dennis Ralston |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Jul 27, 1942 |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,788 | 1,659 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 156–135 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mal Anderson | 10-8 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1968 | QF |
| Pierre Barthes | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 16, 1968 | R16 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-4 6-4 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 18, 1968 | F |
Dennis Ralston's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 5-7 6-4 10-8 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 17, 1968 | QF |
| Tony Palafox | 11-9 12-10 | W | — | Match data | Jun 16, 1968 | R16 |