Ken Rosewall def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-2
Ken Rosewall defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-2 in the 1968 Los Angeles Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 33 | 25 |
| Height | 170 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,817 | 1,988 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gonzalez | 11-9 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Sep 19, 1968 | QF |
| Roger Taylor | 7-5 11-9 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 18, 1968 | R16 |
| Jim Mcmanus | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 17, 1968 | R32 |
| Joe Rush | 6-2 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Sep 16, 1968 | R64 |
Ken Rosewall's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-4 0-6 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 20, 1968 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Emerson | 5-7 8-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 19, 1968 | QF |
| Nikola Pilic | 12-14 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 18, 1968 | R16 |
| Pierre Barthes | 6-4 3-6 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 17, 1968 | R32 |
| Dick Leach | 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Sep 16, 1968 | R64 |