John Newcombe def. Arthur Ashe
6-1 7-6 5-7 7-6
John Newcombe defeated Arthur Ashe 6-1 7-6 5-7 7-6 in the 1970 US Open quarterfinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,057 | 2,016 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | $1,584,909 |
Path
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Graebner | 6-4 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1970 | R16 |
| Gene Scott | 6-4 6-7 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1970 | R32 |
| Joaquin Loyo Mayo | 6-3 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Sep 6, 1970 | R64 |
John Newcombe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 3-6 4-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 15, 1970 | SF |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1970 | R16 |
| Roy Barth | 6-4 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 8, 1970 | R32 |
| Roscoe Tanner | 6-7 6-4 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1970 | R64 |