Rod Laver def. Brian Gottfried
7-6(2) 7-6(3)
Rod Laver defeated Brian Gottfried 7-6(2) 7-6(3) in the 1976 Philadelphia Wct round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 37 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,108 | 1,989 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Case | 5-7 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1976 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1976 | QF |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pattison | 6-1 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Jan 29, 1976 | R32 |
| Geoff Masters | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1976 | R64 |