Bjorn Borg def. Arthur Ashe
6-7 6-4 6-4 6-4
Bjorn Borg defeated Arthur Ashe 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the 1973 US 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 | Bjorn Borg | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 17 | 30 |
| Height | 180 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 29 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,850 | 2,032 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Baptiste Chanfreau | 7-5 2-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1973 | R64 |
| Roy Barth | 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1973 | R128 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 4-6 7-5 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 7, 1973 | R16 |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Stewart | 6-4 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Sep 2, 1973 | R64 |
| Colin Dibley | 7-6 6-7 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1973 | R128 |