Stan Smith def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4
Stan Smith defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the 1973 Dallas Wct final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,251 | 2,100 |
| Current career W-L | 652–287 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 4-6 6-4 7-6(2) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 1973 | SF |
| John Alexander | 6-4 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 1973 | QF |
Stan Smith's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-4 6-2 5-7 1-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 1973 | SF |
| Marty Riessen | 7-6(3) 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 14, 1973 | QF |