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Alamo WCT·Final·ATP·-
6-16-17-5
John Newcombe wins
Oct 1, 1972 Best of 5 Career head-to-head Tournament draw

Match facts

Alamo WCT 1972
PlayersAt the time of the match
John NewcombeCliff Drysdale
Rank at event--
Ranking points--
Seed--
CountryAUSRSA
Age2831
PlaysRightRight
Height183 cm188 cm
1972 season72 - 2151 - 29
Surface record569 - 228 (71.4%)405 - 253 (61.6%)
Career record569 - 228 (71.4%)405 - 253 (61.6%)
Head-to-head19 meetings
14John Newcombe
vs
5Cliff Drysdale
1976-03-22 · Palm Springs · Hard
John Newcombe6-27-6Round of 16Cliff Drysdale
1972-10-01 · Alamo WCT · -
John Newcombe6-16-17-5FinalCliff Drysdale
1972-05-01 · Las Vegas WCT · Hard
John Newcombe6-36-4FinalCliff Drysdale
1972-04-30 · Denver WCT · Carpet
John Newcombe6-36-77-5Round of 16Cliff Drysdale
1972-03-21 · Hilton Head · Clay
John Newcombe6-46-2SemifinalCliff Drysdale
1972-02-06 · Richmond WCT · Carpet
Cliff Drysdale4-66-46-3SemifinalJohn Newcombe