Ken Rosewall def. Rod Laver
6-4 1-6 7-6 7-6
Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 6-4 1-6 7-6 7-6 in the 1971 Dallas final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ken Rosewall | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 2, 1934 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 37 | 33 |
| Height | 170 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,131 | 2,186 |
| Current career W-L | 535–193 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,602,700 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Ken Rosewall's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 6-3 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971 | SF |
| John Newcombe | 7-5 6-2 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971 | QF |
Ken Rosewall's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-3 1-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971 | SF |
| Bob Lutz | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971 | QF |