Rod Laver def. Marty Riessen
4-6 6-3 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Marty Riessen 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the 1971 Bristol quarterfinal 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 | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,227 | 1,980 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $465 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Taylor | 6-1 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1971 | R16 |
| Fred Stolle | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 10, 1971 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 6-2 6-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 1971 | R16 |
| Phil Dent | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 10, 1971 | R32 |