Arthur Ashe def. Roy Emerson
7-5 6-2
Arthur Ashe defeated Roy Emerson 7-5 6-2 in the 1972 Richmond Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Roy Emerson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Nov 3, 1936 |
| Age | 28 | 35 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,104 | 1,939 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 275–174 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-7 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Terry Addison | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 9, 1972 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 2-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972 | SF |
Roy Emerson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 3-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Bill Bowrey | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 9, 1972 | R32 |