Stan Smith def. Cliff Drysdale
0-6 7-6 6-1
Stan Smith defeated Cliff Drysdale 0-6 7-6 6-1 in the 1971 Washington Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Stan Smith | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Dec 14, 1946 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,101 | 2,063 |
| Current career W-L | 652–287 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $1,774,811 | — |
Path
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeljko Franulovic | 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1971 | R16 |
| Tom Edlefsen | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Harold Solomon | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |
Stan Smith's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 22, 1971 | SF |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1971 | R16 |
| Robert Maud | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1971 | R32 |
| Barry Mackay | 6-3 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1971 | R64 |