Rod Laver def. Cliff Drysdale
6-3 6-0 6-1
Rod Laver defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-0 6-1 in the 1970 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | RSA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,191 | 1,912 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Ruffels | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 14, 1970 | QF |
| Raymond Moore | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 1970 | R16 |
| Torben Ulrich | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1970 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Roche | 6-3 4-6 6-1 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 15, 1970 | F |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Kodes | 6-7 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 14, 1970 | QF |
| Ken Rosewall | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 1970 | R16 |
| Zeljko Franulovic | 6-2 5-7 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1970 | R32 |