Arthur Ashe def. Marty Riessen
6-1 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated Marty Riessen 6-1 6-3 in the 1971 Dallas Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,104 | 1,965 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $465 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Maud | 6-7 7-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1971 | QF |
| Ray Ruffels | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1971 | R16 |
| John Alexander | 3-6 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1971 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1971 | F |
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1971 | QF |
| Rod Laver | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1971 | R16 |
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1971 | R32 |