Rod Laver def. Ismail El Shafei
4-6 6-2 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Ismail El Shafei 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the 1971 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Ismail El Shafei |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | EGY |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Nov 15, 1947 |
| Age | 33 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,142 | 1,713 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | — |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | — |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Crealy | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1971 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-1 4-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 1971 | QF |
Ismail El Shafei's path
No prior matches in this tournament.