Cliff Richey def. Arthur Ashe
6-2 6-4
Cliff Richey defeated Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-4 in the 1972 Bretton Woods semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Cliff Richey | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 31, 1946 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,042 | 2,004 |
| Current career W-L | 479–222 | 788–255 |
| Current career earnings | $7,500 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Cliff Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 7-6 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 14, 1972 | QF |
| Bob Lutz | 6-2 1-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 13, 1972 | R16 |
Cliff Richey's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 15, 1972 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 14, 1972 | QF |
| Frank Froehling | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 13, 1972 | R16 |