Match facts
US Open 1972PlayersAt the time of the match
| Cliff Richey | Paul Gerken | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | - | - |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | #12 | - |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Plays | Right | Right |
| Height | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| 1972 season | 54 - 24 | 14 - 12 |
| Grass record | 48 - 22 (68.6%) | 19 - 21 (47.5%) |
| Career record | 490 - 224 (68.6%) | 124 - 129 (49%) |
Head-to-head3 meetings
1972-08-30 · US Open · Grass
Cliff Richey6-76-37-66-76-4Round of 32Paul Gerken 1970-07-27 · Indianapolis · Clay
Cliff Richey6-36-3Round of 64Paul Gerken 1970-07-27 · Indianapolis · Clay
Cliff Richey6-36-3Round of 64Paul Gerken Road in US Open1972
Cliff Richey
Cliff Richey6-27-66-2Round of 128Brian GottfriedCliff Richey6-26-37-5Round of 64Alejandro OlmedoCliff Richey6-76-37-66-76-4Round of 32Paul GerkenCliff Richey3-67-67-66-3Round of 16Rod LaverCliff Richey3-66-16-46-2QuarterfinalFrew McmillanArthur Ashe6-16-47-6SemifinalCliff Richey Paul Gerken
Paul Gerken7-66-16-2Round of 128Pancho WalthallPaul Gerken6-46-16-75-77-5Round of 64Georges GovenCliff Richey6-76-37-66-76-4Round of 32Paul Gerken