Rod Laver def. Stan Smith
6-1 2-6 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Stan Smith 6-1 2-6 6-2 in the 1971 Italian Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 32 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,208 | 2,110 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 647–286 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezio Di Matteo | 6-4 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 8, 1971 | R16 |
| Tom Gorman | 6-1 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1971 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-3 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 1971 | SF |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Zugarelli | 4-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1971 | R16 |
| Roy Barth | 3-6 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1971 | R32 |