Arthur Ashe def. Ray Ruffels
8-6 6-4 6-8 8-6
Arthur Ashe defeated Ray Ruffels 8-6 6-4 6-8 8-6 in the 1968 Brisbane semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Ray Ruffels |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Mar 23, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,925 | 1,682 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 246–205 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 6-4 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 14, 1968 | QF |
| Terry Addison | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 13, 1968 | R16 |
| Bob Giltinan | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1968 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-4 1-6 9-7 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 15, 1968 | F |
Ray Ruffels's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 4-6 10-8 6-8 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 14, 1968 | QF |
| Onny Parun | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 13, 1968 | R16 |
| Antonio Munoz | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1968 | R32 |