Arthur Ashe def. John Newcombe
6-4 6-4
Arthur Ashe defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 in the 1972 Louisville Wct semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,022 | 2,084 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Roche | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 3, 1972 | QF |
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 2, 1972 | R16 |
| Roy Emerson | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1972 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 4, 1972 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 3, 1972 | QF |
| Fred Stolle | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 2, 1972 | R16 |
| Phil Dent | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1972 | R32 |