Rod Laver def. Pierre Barthes
6-2 6-8 6-4 6-4
Rod Laver defeated Pierre Barthes 6-2 6-8 6-4 6-4 in the 1970 South African Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Pierre Barthes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | FRA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Sep 13, 1941 |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Height | 175 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,136 | 1,684 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 185–190 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $8,040 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Freer | 6-1 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1970 | R32 |
| Peter Doerner | 6-2 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1970 | R64 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Moore | 6-4 6-2 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 29, 1970 | QF |
Pierre Barthes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graydon Garner | 6-3 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1970 | R32 |