Tom Okker def. John Newcombe
3-6 7-5 3-5 (ret.)
The match ended when John Newcombe retired.
Tom Okker defeated John Newcombe 3-6 7-5 3-5 RET after John Newcombe retired in the 1973 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Tom Okker | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NED | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 22, 1944 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,185 | 2,067 |
| Current career W-L | 668–278 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,257,200 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Tom Okker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
| Manuel Orantes | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
| Stan Smith | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
Tom Okker's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 3-6 5-7 6-4 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1973 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Kodes | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
| Tom Gorman | 3-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |