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R. Laver def. J. Newcombe

6-4 6-4 6-4

Match Information

Date May 15, 1972*
Tournament Dallas Wct
Category ATP 250
Surface Carpet
RoundQF
Winner R. Laver
Score6-4 6-4 6-4
Loser J. Newcombe

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Pre-match Comparison

FieldR. LaverJ. Newcombe
Country AUS AUS
Birth dateAug 9, 1938May 23, 1944
Age3327
Height175183
HandednessLeft-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand style——
Ranking (entering)——
Ranking points (entering)——
Elo (entering)2,2062,055
Career W-L576–147556–224
Career earnings$1,565,413$1,062,408
Pre-match H2H
R. Laver 12 – 3 J. Newcombe

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