Brian Gottfried def. Ove Bengtson
6-4 6-3
Brian Gottfried defeated Ove Bengtson 6-4 6-3 in the 1973 Johannesburg Wct semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Ove Bengtson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SWE |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Apr 5, 1945 |
| Age | 21 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,794 | 1,702 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 132–168 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | — |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 6-1 5-7 7-6(5) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1973 | QF |
| Cliff Richey | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1973 | R16 |
| Robert Maud | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 1973 | R32 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1973 | F |
Ove Bengtson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 6-4 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1973 | QF |
| Charlie Pasarell | 7-6(6) 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1973 | R16 |
| Rauty Krog | 6-4 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Apr 17, 1973 | R32 |