Player stats
| Stat | John Newcombe (W) | Russell Simpson (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #2 | - |
| Rank at event | #21 | - |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Country | AUS | NZL |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 33.8 | 24.1 |
| Height (cm) | 183 | 188 |
| 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 |