Player stats
| Stat | Cliff Drysdale (W) | John Newcombe (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #1 |
| Rank at event | - | - |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Country | RSA | AUS |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 30.2 | 27.2 |
| Height (cm) | 188 | 183 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| Service points | 0 | 0 |
| 1st serve in | - | - |
| 1st serve won | - | - |
| 2nd serve won | - | - |
| Service games | 0 | 0 |
| Break points saved | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |