Arthur Ashe def. Ray Ruffels
6-4 6-1 6-7 0-6 7-5
Arthur Ashe defeated Ray Ruffels 6-4 6-1 6-7 0-6 7-5 in the 1971 Australian Open round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Ray Ruffels |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Mar 23, 1946 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,090 | 1,764 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 245–204 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Stolle | 5-7 6-1 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 16, 1971 | R16 |
Ray Ruffels's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Feaver | 7-6 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Mar 11, 1971 | R64 |