Arthur Ashe def. Cliff Richey
7-6 4-6 7-6
Arthur Ashe defeated Cliff Richey 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the 1971 Charlotte semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Cliff Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Dec 31, 1946 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,055 | 2,011 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 485–222 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $7,500 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-4 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1971 | QF |
| Torben Ulrich | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1971 | R16 |
| Dick Dell | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Apr 21, 1971 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 24, 1971 | F |
Cliff Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1971 | QF |
| Barry Mackay | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1971 | R16 |