Jan Kodes def. Stan Smith
6-4 2-6 6-2 6-2
Jan Kodes defeated Stan Smith 6-4 2-6 6-2 6-2 in the 1972 Nice semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jan Kodes | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | USA |
| Birth date | Mar 1, 1946 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,994 | 2,103 |
| Current career W-L | 471–276 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $693,197 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Jan Kodes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Crealy | 6-2 1-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1972 | QF |
| Patrice Dominguez | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1972 | R16 |
| Geza Varga | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1972 | R32 |
| Robert Machan | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1972 | R64 |
Jan Kodes's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 0-6 4-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1972 | F |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Goven | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1972 | R16 |
| Jean Loup Rouyer | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1972 | R32 |