Rod Laver def. Stan Smith
7-6 7-5
Rod Laver defeated Stan Smith 7-6 7-5 in the 1973 World Invitational Classic final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Rod Laver | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 9, 1938 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 35 | 26 |
| Height | 175 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,033 | 2,140 |
| Current career W-L | 570–145 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $1,565,413 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 15, 1973 | SF |
Rod Laver's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-4 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 15, 1973 | SF |