John Alexander def. Rod Laver
2-6 6-2 7-5
John Alexander defeated Rod Laver 2-6 6-2 7-5 in the 1972 Washington Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | John Alexander | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 4, 1951 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 21 | 33 |
| Height | 190 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,895 | 2,151 |
| Current career W-L | 567–419 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,214,079 | $1,565,413 |
Path
John Alexander's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 15, 1972 | R32 |
| Billy Higgins | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jul 14, 1972 | R64 |
John Alexander's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Roche | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 17, 1972 | QF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Maud | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 15, 1972 | R32 |
| Steve Krulevitz | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 14, 1972 | R64 |