Arthur Ashe def. Cliff Drysdale
7-6 6-2
Arthur Ashe defeated Cliff Drysdale 7-6 6-2 in the 1972 Philadelphia Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,102 | 2,027 |
| Current career W-L | 788–255 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | — |
Path
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Holmberg | 6-4 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Feb 12, 1972 | R16 |
| Frank Froehling | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972 | R32 |
Arthur Ashe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-2 6-7 6-7 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1972 | SF |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1972 | R16 |
| Owen Davidson | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1972 | R32 |