H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Georges Goven vs Cliff Richey H2H: 1-4
Cliff Richey holds a 4–1 lead over Georges Goven in their ATP head-to-head. Across 5 main-draw meetings, they are tied 1–1 on clay, while Cliff Richey leads 2–0 on hard courts. Most recently, Georges Goven won the 1973 Indianapolis semifinal 1-6 7-5 6-4.
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FRA
Age 78
Right-Handed
173 cm / 5'8"
H2H
1
–
4
5 main draw meetings
USA
Age 79
Right-Handed
175 cm / 5'9"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1973 | Indianapolis | ATP 250 | SF | Clay | Georges Goven | 1-6 7-5 6-4 | Cliff Richey | Match data |
| Mar 10, 1972* | Hampton | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Cliff Richey | 7-5 6-3 | Georges Goven | Match data |
| Jul 23, 1970* | Washington | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Cliff Richey | 6-4 6-3 | Georges Goven | Match data |
| Jun 20, 1970* | London / Queen's Club | ATP 250 | QF | Grass | Cliff Richey | 6-4 6-3 | Georges Goven | Match data |
| May 31, 1968* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R64 | Clay | Cliff Richey | 6-3 6-3 4-6 7-9 6-4 | Georges Goven | Match data |
* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.
Career Comparison
| Player | Current | Peak | Pts | Elo | W | L | Win % | GS | 1000 | Finals | 500 | 250 | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Goven | #783 | #56 | 0 | 1,871 | 203 | 230 | 46.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cliff Richey | #662 | #16 | 0 | 2,112 | 488 | 224 | 68.5% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 23 |
Career Progression by Age
Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. GS and Titles are cumulative career totals through that season.
| Age | Georges Goven | Cliff Richey | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 20 | 1968 | 12–6 | 66.7% | — | 1,580 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | 1969 | 15–13 | 53.6% | — | 1,652 | 0 | 0 | 1968 | 46–15 | 75.4% | — | 1,750 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | 1970 | 30–15 | 66.7% | — | 1,835 | 0 | 1 | 1969 | 64–18 | 78.0% | — | 1,946 | 0 | 9 |
| 23 | 1971 | 36–21 | 63.2% | — | 1,822 | 0 | 1 | 1970 | 88–24 | 78.6% | — | 2,047 | 0 | 14 |
| 24 | 1972 | 16–24 | 40.0% | — | 1,594 | 0 | 1 | 1971 | 67–23 | 74.4% | — | 1,906 | 0 | 17 |
| 25 | 1973 | 27–28 | 49.1% | #67 | 1,601 | 0 | 1 | 1972 | 54–24 | 69.2% | — | 1,956 | 0 | 20 |
| 26 | 1974 | 17–23 | 42.5% | #83 | 1,665 | 0 | 1 | 1973 | 47–26 | 64.4% | #19 | 1,848 | 0 | 20 |
| 27 | 1975 | 15–15 | 50.0% | #82 | 1,673 | 0 | 1 | 1974 | 25–16 | 61.0% | #23 | 1,891 | 0 | 21 |
| 28 | 1976 | 3–12 | 20.0% | #163 | 1,557 | 0 | 1 | 1975 | 37–24 | 60.7% | #32 | 1,855 | 0 | 21 |
| 29 | 1977 | 5–10 | 33.3% | #78 | 1,548 | 0 | 1 | 1976 | 33–24 | 57.9% | #28 | 1,848 | 0 | 22 |
| 30 | 1978 | 6–15 | 28.6% | #129 | 1,567 | 0 | 1 | 1977 | 14–17 | 45.2% | #97 | 1,714 | 0 | 22 |
| 31 | 1979 | 8–11 | 42.1% | #203 | 1,543 | 0 | 1 | 1978 | 13–12 | 52.0% | #57 | 1,705 | 0 | 23 |
| 32 | 1980 | 1–8 | 11.1% | #151 | 1,493 | 0 | 1 | 1979 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #662 | 1,693 | 0 | 23 |
| 33 | 1981 | 0–4 | 0.0% | #151 | 1,470 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | 1982 | 6–16 | 27.3% | #119 | 1,445 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | 1983 | 6–7 | 46.2% | #252 | 1,536 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | 1984 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #295 | 1,495 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |