Toshiro Sakai def. Zeljko Franulovic
5-7 6-3 6-1
Toshiro Sakai defeated Zeljko Franulovic 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the 1973 Osaka semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Toshiro Sakai | Zeljko Franulovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | CRO |
| Birth date | Nov 23, 1947 | Jun 13, 1947 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | — | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 89 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,582 | 1,748 |
| Current career W-L | — | 410–307 |
| Current career earnings | $1,413 | $6,000 |
Path
Toshiro Sakai's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Simpson | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Oct 10, 1973 | R32 |
Toshiro Sakai's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 2-6 4-6 | L | — | Match data | Oct 13, 1973 | F |
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kronk | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Oct 12, 1973 | QF |
| Kiyoshi Tanabe | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 11, 1973 | R16 |
| Anand Amritraj | 7-5 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Oct 10, 1973 | R32 |