Bjorn Borg def. Rod Laver
6-2 6-7 7-6
Bjorn Borg defeated Rod Laver 6-2 6-7 7-6 in the 1976 Indian Wells Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 19 | 37 |
| Height | 180 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,166 | 2,040 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 7-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1976 | R16 |
| Ion Tiriac | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1976 | R32 |
| George Hardie | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1976 | R64 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 4-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1976 | SF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Estep | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1976 | R16 |
| Erik Van Dillen | 6-4 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Mar 25, 1976 | R32 |
| Grover Raz Reid | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1976 | R64 |