Rod Laver def. Cliff Richey
6-4 6-3
Rod Laver defeated Cliff Richey 6-4 6-3 in the 1973 Richmond Wct quarterfinal 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 | Cliff Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 31, 1946 |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,053 | 1,935 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 485–222 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $7,500 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Froehling | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1973 | R16 |
| Frew Mcmillan | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 1, 1973 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 7-6(3) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1973 | SF |
Cliff Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 2, 1973 | R16 |
| J. Mandarino | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 1, 1973 | R32 |