H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 14:15 UTC
Rod Laver vs Richard Gonzalez H2H: 11-4
Rod Laver holds a 11–4 lead over Richard Gonzalez in their ATP head-to-head. Across 15 main-draw meetings, Rod Laver leads 5–1 on clay, while they are tied 2–2 on carpet. Most recently, Rod Laver won the 1970 Vancouver quarterfinal 6-3 7-5.
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H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1970* | Vancouver | ATP 250 | QF | Carpet | Rod Laver | 6-3 7-5 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Jul 21, 1970* | Champions Classic | ATP 250 | SF | Carpet | Rod Laver | 6-3 6-3 6-1 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Jul 16, 1970 | Champions Classic | ATP 250 | RR | Carpet | Richard Gonzalez | 6-5 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-2 | Rod Laver | Match data |
| May 19, 1970* | Las Vegas | ATP 250 | F | Hard | Richard Gonzalez | 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3 | Rod Laver | Match data |
| Aug 27, 1969* | Baltimore | ATP 250 | F | Grass | Rod Laver | 6-3 3-6 6-3 3-6 9-7 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Aug 8, 1969 | Binghamton | ATP 250 | RR | Hard | Rod Laver | 6-1 6-2 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Jul 23, 1968* | Los Angeles Ntl | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Richard Gonzalez | 1-6 6-3 6-4 | Rod Laver | Match data |
| Jul 12, 1968* | Paris 2 | ATP 250 | SF | Clay | Rod Laver | 8-6 6-2 6-3 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Jun 9, 1968* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | SF | Clay | Rod Laver | 6-3 6-3 6-1 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Apr 22, 1968* | Wembley Ntl 1 | ATP 250 | SF | Hard | Rod Laver | 12-10 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Apr 16, 1968 | Paris Ntl | ATP 250 | BR | Hard | Rod Laver | 6-4 14-12 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Apr 10, 1968 | Hollywood Ntl | ATP 250 | BR | Clay | Richard Gonzalez | 10-3 | Rod Laver | Match data |
| Mar 29, 1968* | Buenos Aires Ntl | ATP 250 | F | Clay | Rod Laver | 7-5 5-7 6-4 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Mar 27, 1968 | Bogota Ntl | ATP 250 | BR | Clay | Rod Laver | 7-5 6-8 7-5 | Richard Gonzalez | Match data |
| Mar 24, 1968* | Sao Paulo Ntl 1 | ATP 250 | F | Clay | Rod Laver | 7-5 5-7 6-4 | Richard Gonzalez | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | #662 | #3 | 0 | 2,300 | 576 | 147 | 79.7% | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 72 |
| Richard Gonzalez | — | — | — | 2,011 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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.
| Rod Laver | Richard Gonzalez | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles |
| 1968 | 73–19 | 79.3% | — | 1,881 | 1 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 97–14 | 87.4% | — | 2,161 | 5 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 89–15 | 85.6% | — | 2,213 | 5 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 85–20 | 81.0% | — | 2,155 | 5 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 50–16 | 75.8% | — | 2,016 | 5 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 67–16 | 80.7% | #8 | 2,088 | 5 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 45–10 | 81.8% | #4 | 2,115 | 5 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 52–13 | 80.0% | #10 | 2,087 | 5 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 9–11 | 45.0% | #73 | 1,995 | 5 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 5–9 | 35.7% | #124 | 1,927 | 5 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 4–3 | 57.1% | #216 | 1,917 | 5 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #662 | 1,901 | 5 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |