Geoff Masters def. John Newcombe
6-3 3-6 6-2
Geoff Masters defeated John Newcombe 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the 1974 Melbourne semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Geoff Masters | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 19, 1950 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Height | — | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,763 | 2,203 |
| Current career W-L | 237–253 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | — | $1,062,408 |
Path
Geoff Masters's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stone | 6-4 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 26, 1974 | QF |
| Graeme Thomson | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 25, 1974 | R16 |
| Peter Doerner | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 24, 1974 | R32 |
Geoff Masters's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 2-6 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 27, 1974 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Letcher | 7-5 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Oct 26, 1974 | QF |
| Bob Carmichael | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 25, 1974 | R16 |
| Robert Rheinberger | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 24, 1974 | R32 |