Arthur Ashe def. Bob Lutz
6-2 3-6 6-3 3-6 7-6
Arthur Ashe defeated Bob Lutz 6-2 3-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 in the 1972 Rome Wct final 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 | Bob Lutz |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Aug 29, 1947 |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,128 | 1,923 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 388–272 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 6-7 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1972 | SF |
| Nikola Pilic | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1972 | QF |
Arthur Ashe's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Bob Lutz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1972 | SF |
| John Newcombe | 6-7 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1972 | QF |