Stan Smith def. Roy Emerson
7-5 2-6 6-4
Stan Smith defeated Roy Emerson 7-5 2-6 6-4 in the 1973 Lacosta Wct semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Roy Emerson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Nov 3, 1936 |
| Age | 26 | 36 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,136 | 1,938 |
| Current career W-L | 652–287 | 275–174 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | — |
Path
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1973 | QF |
| Patricio Cornejo | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1973 | R16 |
| Onny Parun | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1973 | R32 |
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 3-6 6-7(6) | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1973 | F |
Roy Emerson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Dent | 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1973 | QF |
| Barry Phillips Moore | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jan 26, 1973 | R16 |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-0 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1973 | R32 |