Rod Laver def. Tom Okker
8-6 6-2
Rod Laver defeated Tom Okker 8-6 6-2 in the 1969 Wembley semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Tom Okker |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | NED |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Feb 22, 1944 |
| Age | 31 | 25 |
| Height | 175 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,165 | 2,040 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 668–278 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $1,257,200 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Taylor | 16-14 10-8 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1969 | QF |
| John Clifton | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1969 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1969 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Roche | 6-4 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1969 | F |
Tom Okker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gonzalez | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Nov 22, 1969 | QF |
| Stephen Warboys | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1969 | R16 |
| Mark Cox | 6-2 19-21 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1969 | R32 |