Rod Laver def. Tony Roche
7-5 22-20 9-11 1-6 6-3
Rod Laver defeated Tony Roche 7-5 22-20 9-11 1-6 6-3 in the 1969 Australian Open semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Tony Roche |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | May 17, 1945 |
| Age | 30 | 23 |
| Height | 175 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,941 | 1,966 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 360–191 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $529,199 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Stolle | 6-4 18-16 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1969 | QF |
| Roy Emerson | 6-2 6-4 3-6 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1969 | R16 |
| Massimo Di Domenico | 6-2 6-2 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jan 26, 1969 | R32 |
Rod Laver's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimeno | 6-3 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 3, 1969 | F |
Tony Roche's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 10-8 4-6 6-8 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1969 | QF |
| Mal Anderson | 8-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1969 | R16 |
| Ray Keldie | 8-6 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1969 | R32 |
| Barry Phillips Moore | 6-3 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jan 24, 1969 | R64 |