John Newcombe defeated Rod Laver 1-6 7-6 6-3 in the 1972 Hilton Head quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John Newcombe | Rod Laver |
| Country |
AUS
|
AUS
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| Birth date | May 23, 1944 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 27 | 33 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,984 | 2,240 |
| Current career W-L | 544–220 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $1,062,408 | $1,565,413 |
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