Arthur Ashe def. Cliff Drysdale
4-6 7-6 6-4 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated Cliff Drysdale 4-6 7-6 6-4 6-3 in the 1971 Dallas quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,098 | 2,009 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
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