Rod Laver def. Roger Taylor
6-4 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Roger Taylor 6-4 6-2 in the 1972 Toronto Wct quarterfinal 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 | Roger Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | GBR |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Oct 14, 1941 |
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,250 | 1,920 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 369–297 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Froehling | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1972 | R16 |
| Brian Fairlie | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1972 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 2-6 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1972 | SF |
Roger Taylor's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 7-5 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1972 | R16 |
| Bill Bowrey | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1972 | R32 |