Rod Laver def. Marty Riessen
6-4 3-6 7-5 6-3
Rod Laver defeated Marty Riessen 6-4 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 1968 Wimbledon round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Marty Riessen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 4, 1941 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,842 | 1,783 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 531–314 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $465 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
| Gene Scott | 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1968 | R128 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 9-7 5-7 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 3, 1968 | R16 |
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Fairlie | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1968 | R64 |
| Jan Kodes | 6-2 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1968 | R128 |