Marty Riessen def. John Newcombe
4-6 6-3 7-6
Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the 1971 Washington Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Marty Riessen | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 4, 1941 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,015 | 2,188 |
| Current career W-L | 531–314 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $465 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-1 6-7 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 22, 1971 | QF |
| Frank Froehling | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1971 | R16 |
| Ray Ruffels | 4-6 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Terry Addison | 6-0 0-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |
Marty Riessen's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 2-6 5-7 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 23, 1971 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimeno | 6-1 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 22, 1971 | QF |
| Roger Taylor | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1971 | R16 |
| Raymond Moore | 7-5 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Torben Ulrich | 6-0 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |