Ken Rosewall def. Arthur Ashe
7-6 3-6 7-6
Ken Rosewall defeated Arthur Ashe 7-6 3-6 7-6 in the 1972 Fort Worth Wct semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 37 | 29 |
| Height | 170 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,191 | 2,057 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 788–255 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Stilwell | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1972 | QF |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1972 | R16 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1972 | R32 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 7-5 6-1 5-7 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1972 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1972 | QF |
| Ray Ruffels | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 24, 1972 | R16 |
| Fred Stolle | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 1972 | R32 |