Rod Laver career statistics

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Rod Laver in May 1969 at the Amsterdam Pro tournament Rodney George Laver.jpg
Rod Laver in May 1969 at the Amsterdam Pro tournament

This is a list of the main career statistics of Australian former tennis player Rod Laver whose playing career ran from 1956 until 1977. He played as an amateur from 1956 until the end of 1962 when he joined Jack Kramer's professional circuit. As a professional he was banned from playing the Grand Slam tournaments as well as other tournaments organized by the national associations of the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF). In 1968, with the advent of the Open Era, the distinction between amateurs and professionals disappeared and Laver was again able to compete in most [lower-alpha 1] Grand Slam events until the end of his career in 1977. During his career he won eleven Grand Slam tournaments, eight Pro Slam tournaments and five Davis Cup titles.

Contents

Grand Slam finals

Singles: 17 finals (11 titles, 6 runner-ups)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1959 Wimbledon Grass Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo 4–6, 3–6, 4–6
Win1960 Australian Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6
Loss1960WimbledonGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser4–6, 6–3, 7–9, 5–7
Loss1960 U.S. Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser4–6, 4–6, 7–9
Loss1961Australian ChampionshipsGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 6–1, 3–6, 5–7, 4–6
Win1961WimbledonGrass Flag of the United States.svg Chuck McKinley 6–3, 6–1, 6–4
Loss1961U.S. ChampionshipsGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson5–7, 3–6, 2–6
Win1962Australian Championships (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson8–6, 0–6, 6–4, 6–4
Win1962 French Championships Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 9–7, 6–2
Win1962Wimbledon (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marty Mulligan 6–2, 6–2, 6–1
Win1962U.S. ChampionshipsGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–2, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4
↓ Open Era ↓
Loss1968French OpenClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 2–6
Win1968Wimbledon (3)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
Win1969Australian Open (3)Grass Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno 6–3, 6–4, 7–5
Win1969French Open (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–3, 6–4
Win1969Wimbledon (4)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Win1969US Open (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche7–9, 6–1, 6–2, 6–2

Doubles: 12 finals (6 titles, 6 runner-ups)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1959 Australian Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark Flag of Australia (converted).svg Don Candy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Howe
9–7, 6–4, 6–2
Loss1959 Wimbledon Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
6–8, 3–6, 16–14, 7–9
Win1960 Australian Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Loss1960 US National Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
7–9, 2–6, 4–6
Win1961 Australian Championships Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 9–11, 6–2
Win1961 French Championships Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Howe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark
3–6, 6–1, 6–4
↓ Open Era ↓
Loss1968 French Open Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
3–6, 4–6, 3–6
Win1969 Australian Open Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–4, 6–4
Loss1969 French Open Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–4, 1–6, 6–3, 4–6, 4–6
Loss1970 US Open Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
3–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–7
Win1971 Wimbledon Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
4–6, 9–7, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4
Loss1973 US Open Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
5–7, 6–2, 5–7, 5–7

Mixed doubles: 5 finals (3 titles, 2 runner-ups)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1959 Australian Championships Grass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Renée Schuurman Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Sandra Reynolds
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Mark
6–4, 11–13, 1–6
Loss1959 French Championships Clay Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Renée Schuurman Flag of Mexico.svg Yola Ramírez
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Billy Knight
4–6, 4–6
Win1959 Wimbledon Grass Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno
4–6, 3–6
Win1960 Wimbledon Grass Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Howe
Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno
13–11, 3–6, 8–6
Win1961 French Championships Clay Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Věra Suková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Javorský
0–6, 6–2, 3–6

Pro Slam finals

Singles * : 14 (8 titles, 6 runners-up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1963 French Championship Wood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 8–6, 4–6, 7–5, 3–6, 4–6
Loss1963 U.S. Championship Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 2–6, 2–6
Loss1964French ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall3–6, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6
Win1964 Wembley Championship Wood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall7–5, 4–6, 5–7, 8–6, 8–6
Win1964U.S. ChampionshipGrass Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
Loss1965French ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall3–6, 2–6, 4–6
Win1965Wembley ProWood (i) Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno 6–2, 6–3, 6–4
Loss1965U.S. ChampionshipGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 3–6, 3–6
Loss1966French ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall3–6, 2–6, 12–14
Win1966Wembley ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–2, 6–3
Win1966U.S. ChampionshipGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 8–10, 6–3
Win1967French ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno6–4, 8–6, 4–6, 6–2
Win1967Wembley ChampionshipWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall2–6, 6–1, 1–6, 8–6, 6–2
Win1967U.S. ChampionshipGrass Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–5

Performance timeline

Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#DNQANH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.

Laver joined Professional tennis in 1963 and was unable to compete in the Grand Slams until the start of the Open Era at the 1968 French Open.

TournamentAmateur careerProfessional careerOpen careerTitles / playedCareer W–LCareer win%
'56'57'58'59'60'61'62'63'64'65'66'67'68'69 '70 '71 '72 '73 '74 '75 '76 '77
Grand Slam Tournaments 11 / 40141–2982.94
Australian Open 1R 1R 2R 3R W F W AAAAAA W A 3R AAAAAA3 / 922–678.57
French Open 1R A 2R 3R 3R SF W AAAAA F W AAAAAAAA2 / 825–680.65
Wimbledon 1R A 3R F F W W AAAAA W W 4R QF AAAAA 2R 4 / 1150–787.72
US Open 1R A 4R QF F F W AAAAA 4R W 4R A 4R 3R A 4R AA2 / 1244–1081.48
Pro Slam Tournaments 8 / 1538–784.44
U.S. Pro AAAAAAA F W F W W not a Major3 / 514–287.50
French Pro AAAAAAA F F F F W not a Major1 / 512–475.00
Wembley Pro AAAAAAA QF W W W W not a Major4 / 512–192.31
Total:19 / 55179–3683.26
other events
Wimbledon Pro not held W not held1 / 13–0100

Season-ending championships

Masters Grand Prix (1 runner-up)

Tokyo 1970

Standings

PlayerRR W–LSets W–LGames W–LStandings
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4–1
9–3
71–53
1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
4–1
9–3
69–55
2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
3–2
6–4
59–51
3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3–2
6–7
58–53
4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
1–4
5–9
55–70
5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
0–5
2–10
47–67
6

WCT (2 runners-up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1971 Dallas Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 4–6, 6–1, 6–7, 6–7
Loss1972 Dallas Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 6–4, 0–6, 6–3, 6–7, 6–7

Singles titles (198)

Overview

Amateur (53)Professional (72)Open Era (73)Total
1956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196819691970197119721973197419751976
0231916226111716193101815757650198

Amateur career (53 titles)

No.Week ofTournament Name and LocationSurfaceOpponentScore
1.2 Mar 1957Queensland Bay, Redcliffe Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Green6–1, 6–4
2.19 Apr 1957Queensland Central, Rockhampton Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Fletcher 7–5, 6–3
3.1 Mar 1958Queensland Bay, Redcliffe Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg G. Gaydon4–6, 6–4, 6–3
5.4 May 1958Maroochy Championships, Nambour Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson 6–3, 6–2
6.5 Oct 1958South Coast Championships, Southport Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Gibson 7–9, 6–3, 6–4
7.27 Mar 1959Queensland Central, Rockhampton Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gorman6–1, 6–2
8.18 Jan 1960 Australian Championships, Brisbane Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6
9.2 Apr 1960 Queensland Championships, Wynnum Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Gibson6–3, 6–0
10.30 Apr 1960Maroochy Championships Nambour Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Fletcher 3–6, 7–5, 6–3
11.30 May 1960 Vaud International Championships, Lausanne SwitzerlandClay Flag of Brazil.svg Ronald Barnes 6–4, 6–2, 6–4
12.25 Jul 1960Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships, Haverford, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Holmberg 9–7, 8–6, 6–3
13.1 Aug 1960 Meadow Club Invitational, Southampton, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Holmberg (2)12–10, 6–3, 3–6, 2–6, 6–3
14.8 Aug 1960 Eastern Grass Court Championships, South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Donald Dell 6–1, 10–8, 6–4
15.15 Aug 1960 Newport Casino Invitational, Rhode Island, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz 6–1, 6–8, 6–1, 6–2
16.18 Oct 1960Queensland Hard Court Championships, Kingaroy, AustraliaClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neil Gibson2–6, 6–4, 6–2
17.9 Jan 1961 South Australian Championships, Adelaide, AustraliaGrass Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Sangster 11–9, 3–6, 4–6, 14–12, 6–3
18.6 Feb 1961 New Zealand Championships, Auckland Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (2)4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5
19.20 Feb 1961 St. Andrew International Invitation, Kingston, Jamaica Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (3)4–6, 6–3, 6–4
20.27 Feb 1961 Altamira Invitational, Caracas, Venezuela Hard Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 8–6
21.10 Apr 1961River Oaks Championships, Houston, Texas, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (4)7–5, 7–5, 1–6, 6–3
22.26 Jun 1961 Wimbledon, LondonGrass Flag of the United States.svg Chuck McKinley 6–3, 6–1, 6–4
23.25 Jul 1961Centennial Cup, Deauville, France Clay Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jaroslav Drobný 6–2, 6–4
24.25 Jul 1961Colonel Kuntz Cup, Deauville, France Clay Flag of France.svg Michel Leclercq 6–2, 6–3
25.31 Jul 1961Bad Neuenahr International, Bad Neuenahr, West Germany Clay Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala (2)6–4, 4–6, 6–3
26.7 Aug 1961 German Championships, Hamburg, West GermanyClay Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala (3)6–2, 6–8, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2
27.21 Aug 1961 Austrian Championships, Pörtschach, AustriaClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (5)2–6, 6–3, 7–5
28.9 Oct 1961New South Wales Metropolitan, Sydney Grass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt 1–6, 6–2, 6–3
29.23 Oct 1961Queensland Hard Court Championships, Gladstone, Australia (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (6)7–5, 6–3
30.30 Oct 1961 Queensland Championships, Brisbane, AustraliaGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (7)4–6, 4–6, 6–0, 8–6, 6–3
31.4 Dec 1961 Victorian Championships, Melbourne Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (8)4–6, 8–6, 9–7, 6–3
32.18 Dec 1961 New South Wales Championships, SydneyGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (9)8–6, 6–3, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4
33.25 Dec 1961 Manly Seaside Championships, SydneyGrass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt (2)6–3, 6–3
34.1 Jan 1962Australian Championships, Sydney (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (10)8–6, 0–6, 6–4, 6–4
35.22 Jan 1962 Tasmanian Championships, Hobart, Australia Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser (3)7–5, 0–6, 0–6, 6–1, 6–2
36.19 Mar 1962 Altamira Invitational, Caracas, Venezuela (2)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (11)9–7, 6–2, 6–0
37.9 Apr 1962 River Oaks Championships, Houston, Texas, U.S. (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (12)6–1, 7–5, 7–5
38.16 Apr 1962 Rothmans Connaught Hard Court Championships, Chingford, EnglandClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
39.23 Apr 1962 British Hard Court Championships, Bournemouth, United KingdomClay Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Crookenden 6–3, 6–3, 6–3
40.30 Apr 1962 Sicilian International Championships, Palermo, ItalyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser (4)6–4, 6–2, 4–6, 6–1
41.7 May 1962 Italian Championships, RomeClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (13)6–2, 1–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–1
42.14 May 1962 Swiss International Championships, Lugano Clay Flag of India.svg Ramanathan Krishnan 6–4, 6–2
43.21 May 1962 French Championships, ParisClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (14)3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 9–7, 6–2
44.4 Jun 1962International Hard Court Championships, Oslo, NorwayClay Flag of Sweden.svg Jan-Erik Lundqvist 6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3
45.18 Jun 1962 London Grass Court Championships, LondonGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (15)6–4, 7–5
46.25 Jun 1962 Wimbledon Championships, London (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan6–2, 6–2, 6–1
47.9 Jul 1962 Irish Championships, DublinGrass Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robert Wilson Walkover
48.16 Jul 1962 Gstaad International, Gstaad Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser (5)6–4, 6–4, 8–6
49.23 Jul 1962Dutch Championships, Hilversum, NetherlandsClay Flag of India.svg Ramanathan Krishnan (2)4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 7–5
50.30 Jul 1962German Championships, Hamburg, West Germany (2)Clay Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Santana 8–6, 7–5, 6–4
51.27 Aug 1962 U.S. Championships, New York CityGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (16)6–2, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4
52.8 Oct 1962Queensland Hard Court Championships, Warwick, Australia (3)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Fletcher 8–6, 6–3
53.15 Oct 1962 Australian Hard Court Championships, SydneyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle 6–2, 2–6, 6–4, 4–6, 8–6
53.17 Dec 1962 Victorian Championships, Melbourne (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser (6)3–6, 9–7, 6–1, 6–8, 6–0

Professional career: before the Open Era (72 titles)

No.
(pro era)
No.
(total)
Start dateTournament Name and LocationSurfaceOpponentScore
1.54.5 Aug 1963 Kitzbühel Professional Championships, AustriaClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
2.55.12 Aug 1963 Cannes Professional Championships, FranceWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–3, 6–4
3.56.19 Aug 1963Dutch Professional Championships, Noordwijk-on-Sea, NetherlandsClay Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
4.57.14 Oct 1963 Johannesburg Professional Championships, South AfricaHard Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Davies 4–6, 8–6, 6–2
5.58.5 Oct 1963 Salisbury Rhodesian Professional ChampionshipsHard Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo 6–3, 10–8
6.59.21 Oct 1963 Western Cape Province Professional Championships, Cape Town, South Africa Hard Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo 6–0, 6–4
7.60.3–5 Jan 1964 Western Australian Professional Championships (4-man round robin), Perth Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall (2nd)6–2, 6–1
8.61.15 Jun 1964 Monterey Professional Championships, California, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo10–8, 6–1
9.62.6 Jul 1964 U.S. Professional Championships, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
10.63.3 Aug 1964 Biarritz Professional Championships (4-man), France? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
11.64.24 Aug 1964 Geneva Professional Championships, SwitzerlandClay (?) Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales4–6, 6–3, 6–1
12.65.14 Sep 1964 London Professional Championships, Wembley Arena, LondonWood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall7–5, 5–7, 4–6, 8–6, 8–6
13.66.10 Oct 1964 Rhodesian Professional Championships, Salisbury ? Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz6–3, 4–6, 10–8
14.67.14 Oct 1964Johannesburg Professional Championships, South Africa (2)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad10–8, 6–3
15.68.28 Oct 1964 Eastern Cape Province Professional Championships, Port Elizabeth, South Africa ? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman 8–6 (pro set)
16.69.9 Nov 1964 Egyptian Professional Championships (4-man), Cairo, Egypt Clay Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno 6–3, 6–3
17.70.18 Nov 1964 Marseille Professional Championships (4-man), France? Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz6–2, 6–4
18.71.25 Jan 1965 South Australian Professional Championships, Adelaide, Australia Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–3, 6–4
19.72.1 Feb 1965Western Australian Professional Championships, Perth (2)Grass Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales7–5, 11–9
20.73.8 Feb 1965 Victorian Professional Championships, Melbourne Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall2–6, 6–1, 6–4
21.74.15 Feb 1965 Tasmanian Professional Championships (4-man), Hobart, Australia Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad3–6, 8–6, 7–5
22.75.19 Apr 1965 Oklahoma City Professional Championships (4-man), Oklahoma, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–3, 6–4
23.76.26 Apr 1965U.S. Professional ? Championships, New York City? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–3, 6–2
24.77.17 May 1965Los Angeles Professional Championships (round robin), U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales3–6, 6–3, 7–5
25.78.24 May 1965Peacock Gap Professional Championships, San Rafael, California, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–1, 6–4
26.79.14 Jun 1965Tahoe Racquet Club Professional Championships, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–3, 2–6, 6–4
27.80.5 Jul 1965 Newport Professional Championships (round robin), Rhode Island, U.S.Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall (2nd)N/A
28.81.26–27 Jul 1965 Belfast Professional Championships (4-man), United Kingdom? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–4, 6–4
29.82.23 Aug 1965Cannes Professional Championships, France (2)Wood (i) ? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno7–5, 7–5, 6–3
30.83.13 Sep 1965London Professional Championships, Wembley Arena, London (2)Wood (i) Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–2, 6–3, 6–4
31.84.11 Oct 1965 Nairobi Professional Championships, Kenya ? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–1, 4–6, 6–2
32.85.15 Oct 1965Rhodesian Professional Championships, Salisbury (2)? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall3–6, 6–4, 6–1
33.86.26 Oct 1965 Durban Natal Professional Championships, South Africa? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 8–6
34.87.1 Nov 1965Western Cape Province Professional Championships, Cape Town, South Africa (2)? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 6–3, 6–3
35.88.19 Jan 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Queensland Professional Championships, Brisbane, AustraliaGrass Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–3, 6–4
36.89.22 Jan 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Victorian Professional Championships, Melbourne (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–3, 6–0
37.90.24 Jan 1966Western Australian Professional Championships, Perth (3)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 10–8
38.91.4 Apr 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Nancy Professional Championships (4-man), France? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno7–5, 6–3
39.92.10 Apr 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Cannes Professional Championships (4-man), France (3)Wood (i) ? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno7–5, 6–3
40.93.6 Jun 1966 Forest Hills Professional Championships (round robin), New York CityGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall31–29
41.94.11 Jul 1966U.S. Professional Championships, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, U.S. (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 8–10, 6–3
42.95.?? Jul 1966 Binghamton Professional Championships (round robin), New York, U.S.? Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Segura 31–18, 31–18
43.96.15 Aug 1966 Oporto Professional Championships, Portugal? Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès 6–4, 8–6
44.97.12 Sep 1966London Professional Championships, Wembley Arena, London (3)Wood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–2, 6–3
45.98.3 Oct 1966 Milan Professional Championships (4-man), Italy? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno4–6, 6–1, 9–7
46.99.10 Oct 1966South African Professional Championships, Johannesburg (3)Hard Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–4, 6–2
47.100.17 Oct 1966Western Cape Province Professional Championships, Cape Town, South Africa (3)? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall5–7, 6–4, 7–5
48.101.28 Oct 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Natal Professional Championships, Durban, South AfricaHard Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno 6–1 6–3
49.102.10 Nov 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Abidjan Professional Championships (4-man), Ivory Coast ? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno2–6, 6–4, 6–0
50.103.14 Nov 1966 [lower-alpha 2] Dakar Professional Championships (4-man), Senegal ? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno2–6, 6–1, 9–7
51.104.1 Mar 1967 New York Pro Championships, [1] New York City (2)Wood (i) Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales7–5, 14–16, 7–5, 6–2
52.105.6 Mar 1967 San Juan Pro Championships, Puerto Rico ? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–4, 3–6, 6–1
53.106.13 Mar 1967 Orlando Professional Championships, Florida, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–4, 2–6, 6–0
54.107.20 Mar 1967 Planters Pro Challenge Cup, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Hard Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–3, 6–3
55.108.27 Mar 1967 Boston Garden Pro Championships, Boston, U.S.Uniturf (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–0
56.109.30 Mar 1967 Montreal Canadian Professional Championships, Canada? Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston 17–15 6–0
57.110.3 Apr 1967 Paris Pro Championships, France? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–0, 10–8, 10–8
58.111.18 Apr 1967Marseille Professional Championships (4-man), France (2)? Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston 6–4, 6–3
59.112.8 May 1967Pacific Professional Championships, San Diego, California, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston6–4, 12–10
60.113.5 Jun 1967 Madison Square Garden Professional Championships, New York City, U.S.? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–4
61.114.26 Jun 1967World Professional Championships, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. (2)? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 3–6, 6–4
62.115.10 Jul 1967U.S. Professional Championships, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, U.S. (3)Grass Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–5
63.116.17 Jul 1967Newport Professional Championships (round robin), Rhode Island, U.S. (2)Grass Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno (2nd)N/A
64.117.24 Jul 1967 Binghamton Pro Championships, Binghamton, U.S. (2)? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–1, 6–3
65.118.7 Aug 1967 Colonial Professional Championships, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.? Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston8–6, 6–0
66.119.21 Aug 1967 Wimbledon World Professional Championships, LondonGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–2, 12–10
67.120.18 Sep 1967Johannesburg Professional Championships, South Africa (4)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–1, 8–6
68.121.9 Oct 1967French Professional Championships, Paris? Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–4, 8–6, 4–6, 6–2
69.122.23 Oct 1967London Professional Championships, Wembley Arena, London (4)Wood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall2–6, 6–1, 1–6, 8–6, 6-2
70.12318–20 Mar 1968*NTL Sao Paulo Pro Championships, Brazil? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 6–2, 3–6, 7–5
71.124.23–25Mar 1968 NTL Buenos Aires Pro Championships, Argentina? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 7–5, 5–7, 6–4
72.125.15 Apr 1968*BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships (4-man), LondonCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 6–3, 10–8

Professional career: Open Era (73 titles)

No.
(open era)
No.
(total)
Start dateTournament Name and LocationSurfaceOpponentScore
1.126.29 Apr 1968NTL Professional Championships, LondonHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–0, 6–1, 6–0
2.127.13 May 1968Madison Square Garden Professional Championships, New York City (2)Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 6–3, 9–7, 6–4
3.128.10 Jun 1968 [lower-alpha 3] U.S. Pro Tennis Championships, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. (4)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe 6–4, 6–4, 9–7
4.129.24 Jun 1968 Wimbledon, London (3)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
5.130.8 Jul 1968French Professional Championships, Paris (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe6–2, 6–2, 6–3
6.131.16 Sep 1968 Pacific Southwest Open, Los AngelesHard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 6–0, 6–0
7.132.6 Oct 1968 [3] NTL South Texas, Corpus Christi, U.S.Hard Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno 6–2, 6–4
8.133.?? Nov 1968 São Paulo, Brazil (4-man round robin)Clay (i)Round-robin [lower-alpha 4] won RR 3–0
9.134.?? Nov 1968 La Paz, Bolivia (4-man round robin)ClayRound-robin [lower-alpha 4] won RR 3–0
10.135.10 Dec 1968 [4] Dixie Tennis Classic, Vanderbilt University, Nashville (4-man)Wood (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–3
11.136.20 Jan 1969 Australian Open, Brisbane (3)Grass Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno6–3, 6–4, 7–5
12.137.3 Feb 1969 U.S. Professional Indoor, Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche7–5, 6–4, 6–4
13.138.10 Feb 1969 Orlando Professional Championships, Florida, U.S. [lower-alpha 5] (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–3, 6–2
14.139.3 Mar 1969Los Angeles Professional Championships, U.S. (2)Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 6–4, 10–8
15.140.31 Mar 1969 South African Open, Johannesburg Hard Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker 6–3, 10–8, 6–3
16.141.21 Apr 1969 Anaheim Professional Championships, California, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Holmberg 31–16, 31–28
17.142.12 May 1969Madison Square Garden Invitational, New York City (3)Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 6–2, 4–6, 6–1
18.143.19 May 1969BBC2 World Professional Championship, Wembley Arena, LondonCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall8–6, 6–0
19.144.26 May 1969 French Open, Paris (2)Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–3, 6–4
20.145.23 Jun 1969Wimbledon, London (4)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
21.146.7 Jul 1969 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. (5)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 6–1
22.147.?? Aug 1969 Saint Louis Professional Championships, Missouri, U.S.? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle 7–5, 3–6, 7–5
23.148.11 Aug 1969 Fort Worth Professional Championships, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. (2)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–3, 6–2
24.149.?? Aug 1969 Binghamton Professional Championships, New York, U.S. (3)? Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–1, 6–2
25.150.18 Aug 1969 Baltimore Professional Championships, Maryland, U.S. (3)Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales6–3, 3–6, 7–5, 4–6, 8–6
26.151.25 Aug 1969 US Open, New York City (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche7–9, 6–1, 6–2, 6–2
27.152.17 Nov 1969 British Covered Court Championships, London (2)Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche6–4, 6–1, 6–3
28.153.1 Dec 1969 Madrid Professional Championships, Spain [lower-alpha 5] ? Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–2
29.154.2 Feb 1970 U.S. Pro Indoor Philadelphia, U.S. (2)Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche6–3, 8–6, 6–2
30.155.16 Mar 1970Dunlop Slazenger International WCT, Sydney Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall3–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2, 6–3
31.156.30 Mar 1970 South African Open, Johannesburg (2)Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
32.157.25 May 1970Rawlings Classic WCT, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. (2)Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–1, 6–4
33.158.15 Jun 1970 Rothman's Open, Queen's Club, London (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe6–4, 6–3
34.159.16 Jul 1970 [lower-alpha 2] Tennis Champions Classic, New York [lower-alpha 2] ? Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–3, 6–3
35.160.29 Jul 1970 First National Classic, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe6–3, 6–3
36.161.10 Aug 1970 Bretton Woods (4-man), U.S. [lower-alpha 5] Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–3, 6–3
37.162.10 Aug 1970 Rothman's Canadian Open, Toronto Clay Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor6–0, 4–6, 6–3
38.163.17 Aug 1970 National Invitation Tournament WCT, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. (3)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–3, 7–5
39.164.24 Aug 1970Marlboro Open, South Orange, New Jersey, U.S. (2)Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael 6–4, 6–2, 6–2
40.165.21 Sep 1970 Pacific Southwest Open, Los Angeles, U.S. (2)Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
41.166. 28 Sep 1970 Rothman's International WCT, Vancouver, CanadaCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–2, 6–1, 6–2
42.167.16 Oct 1970Berlin, Bonn, West Germany (4-man round robin) [lower-alpha 5] Carpet Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker (2nd)N/A
43.168.16 Nov 1970 Wembley Championships, London, U.K. (5)Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey 6–3, 6–4, 7–5
44.169.22 Feb 1971 Rothman's International, LondonHard (i) Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić 6–4, 6–0, 6–2
45.170.19 Mar 1971 [lower-alpha 2] Tennis Champions Classic, New York [lower-alpha 2] (2)? Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker7–5, 6–2, 6–1
46.171.3 May 1971 Italian Open WCT, Rome (2)Clay Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
47.172.16 Aug 1971 Colonial Championships WCT, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. (4)Hard Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen2–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 6–3
48.173.23 Aug 1971CBS Classic (4-man), Hilton Head, South Carolina, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe6–2, 7–5
49.174.27 Sep 1971 Redwood Bank Pacific Coast Open, Berkeley, California, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–4, 7–6
50.175.7 Nov 1971Rothman's Open WCT, Bologna, Italy Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
51.176.2 Feb 1972 Richmond WCT, Richmond, U.S.Carpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale 2–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–3
52.177.7 Feb 1972 U.S. Pro Indoor, Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
53.178.14 Feb 1972 Toronto WCT, CanadaCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–1
54.179.3 Apr 1972 Houston WCT, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–4
55.180.24 Apr 1972 Denver WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
56.181.15 Jan 1973 Miami WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton 7–6, 6–3, 7–5
57.182.30 Jan 1973 Richmond WCT, Richmond, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–4, 6–3
58.183.11 Feb 1973 Toronto WCT, CanadaCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson6–3, 6–4
59.184.12 Mar 1973 Hilton Head CBS Classic, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith 6–2, 6–4
60.185.?? Sep 1973 Hilton Head World Invitational Tennis Classic (4-man), U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith 7–6, 7–5
61.186.29 Oct 1973 Hong Kong Hard Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell 6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
62.187.4 Nov 1973 Australian Indoor Championships, Sydney, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe3–6, 7–5, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4
63.188.21 Jan 1974 U.S. Pro Indoor, Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
64.189.25 Mar 1974 Palm Desert WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 6–2
65.190.8 Apr 1974 Tokyo WCT, JapanHard Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Juan Gisbert 5–7, 6–2, 6–0
66.191.15 Apr 1974 Houston, U.S.Clay Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg 7–6, 6–2
67.192.13 May 1974 Las Vegas WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen6–2, 6–2
68.193.11 Aug 1974 Bretton Woods, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon 6–4, 6–3
69.194.13 Jan 1975 WCT Puerto Rico CBS Classic, San JuanHard Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe 6–3, 7–5
70.195.17 Feb 1975 La Costa WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone 6–2, 6–2
71.196.10 Mar 1975 São Paulo WCT, BrazilCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell6–4, 6–4
72.197.17 Mar 1975 Caracas WCT, Venezuela Hard Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez 7–6, 6–2
73.198.24 Mar 1975 Orlando WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis 6–3, 6–4

Notes and sources for this section

This list of 198 singles titles from 1956 through 1976 may be incomplete.

Singles runner-ups during the Open Era (27)

As listed on the website of the Association of Tennis Professionals.

No.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
1.1968 Bournemouth, England Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 6–3, 2–6, 0–6, 3–6
2.1968 French Open, ParisClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 2–6
3.1968 Los Angeles NTL, U.S. Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 6–1, 3–6, 4–6
4.1968 Buenos Aires, Argentina Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 7–9, 4–6, 4–6
5.1969 Sydney, Australia Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 4–6, 6–4, 7–9, 10–12
6.1969 Auckland, New Zealand Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 1–6, 4–6, 6–4, 3–6
7.1969 Hollywood, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 3–6, 7–9, 4–6
8.1969 Oakland, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 6–4, 4–6, 9–11
9.1969 Barcelona, SpainClay Flag of Spain.svg Andrés Gimeno 8–10, 6–2, 6–3, 4–6, 1–6
10.1970 Los Angeles NTL, U.S. Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston 5–7, 6–4, 1–6
11.1970 Las Vegas WCT, U.S. Hard Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 1–6, 5–7, 7–5, 3–6
12.1970 Bristol, U.K. Grass Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić 3–6, 6–1, 3–6
13.1970 Dublin, Ireland Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 3–6, 1–6
14.1970 Boston, U.S. Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche 6–3, 4–6, 2–6, 2–6
15.1970 Barcelona, Spain Clay Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana 4–6, 3–6, 4–6
16.1970 Masters, Tokyo Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith 6–4, 3–6, 4–6
17. 1971 Philadelphia WCT, U.S. Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe 6–7(5–7), 6–7(1–7), 4–6
18.1971 Miami WCT, U.S. Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale 2–6, 4–6, 6–3, 4–6
19.1971 Quebec WCT, CanadaHard Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker 3–6, 6–7, 7–6, 1–6
20.1971 Wembley, United Kingdom Hard (i) Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6, 4–6
21.1971 Dallas, U.S. Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall4–6, 6–1, 6–7, 6–7
22.1972Quebec WCT, Canadahard Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 5–7, 2–6, 5–7
23.1972Dallas WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall6–4, 0–6, 3–6, 7–6, 6–7
24.1973 Atlanta WCT, U.S. Clay Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith3–6, 4–6
25.1973 St. Louis WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith4–6, 6–3, 4–6
26.1973 Brussels WCT, Belgium Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith2–6, 4–6, 1–6
27.1973 Hilton Head, U.S.Clay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase7–5, 6–7, 4–6

Doubles finals during the Open Era

ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–11968 French Open, ParisClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
3–6, 2–6, 8–10
Win1–11968 Bournemouth, EnglandGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
8–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Win2–11969 Australian Open, Melbourne Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–4, 6–4
Loss2–21969French Open, ParisClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–3, 7–5, 7–9, 1–6, 4–6
Win3–21969 Stockholm, SwedenHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–4, 6–2
Loss3–31970 St. Louis WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
4–6, 2–6
Win4–31970 Boston, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
6–1, 7–6
Loss4–41970 Louisville, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–8, 7–5, 4–6
Loss4–51970 South Orange, U.S.Hard Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–3, 6–7, 6–7
Loss4–61970 US Open, New York CityGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
7–5, 4–6, 2–6, 6–7
Loss4–71971 Miami WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–7, 6–7
Loss4–81971 Cologne WCT, West GermanyCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 6–3, 6–7, 3–6, 4–6
Win5–81971 Wimbledon, LondonGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
4–6, 9–7, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4
Win6–81971 Quebec WCT, CanadaCarpet (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 6–3
Win7–81971Boston WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 6–4
Win8–81971 Berkeley, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–3, 6–3
Win9–81971 Vancouver WCT, CanadaOutdoor Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
6–3, 7–6
Win10–81972 Houston WCT, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–4, 7–6
Win11–81972 Las Vegas WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
7–6, 1–6, 6–2
Loss11–91972 Toronto WCT, CanadaCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
6–3, 2–6, 3–6
Loss11–101972 Miami WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
2–6, 4–6
Loss11–111972 Chicago WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
3–6, 7–6, 6–7
Loss11–12 1973 Philadelphia WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
6–4, 3–6, 4–6
Loss11–131973 Toronto WCT, CanadaCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
6–3, 4–6, 4–6, 2–6
Loss11–141972US Open, New York CityGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–7, 7–6, 2–6, 6–7
Win12–141973 Miami WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Addison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
6–4, 6–4
Win13–141973 La Costa WCT, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Win14–141973 Richmond WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Addison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Win15–141973 Atlanta WCT, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
7–6, 6–3
Win16–141973 Gothenburg WCT, SwedenCarpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–7, 6–4, 6–1
Win17–141973 Bretton Woods, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–6, 4–6, 7–5
Win18–141973 Montreal, CanadaHard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–5, 7–6
Win19–141973 Tehran, IranClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
7–6, 6–2
Win20–141973 Hong Kong Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–3, 5–7, 17–15
Win21–141973 Sydney ?, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
7–6, 6–2
Win22–141974 Houston, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
4–6, 7–6, 6–4
Win23–141974 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–7, 6–4, 6–4
Win24–141974Bretton Woods, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
6–3, 6–2
Win25–141975 Denver WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–2, 3–6, 7–5
Win26–141976 Philadelphia WCT, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–3)
Win27–141976 Rotterdam WCT, NetherlandsCarpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–1, 6–7, 7–6
Win28–141976Houston WCT, U.S.Clay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–4, 6–2

Davis Cup

Laver won 16 out of 20 Davis Cup singles matches and all four of his doubles. Laver was a member of the victorious Australian Davis Cup teams in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1973.

ZoneRoundDateOpponentsTie scoreLocationSurfaceMatchOpponentW–LRubber score
1959 Davis Cup
NCA SF18–20 Jul 1959Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
4–1
Mexico City ClaySingles 2 Mario Llamas L4–6, 4–6, 3–6
Singles 4 Tony Palafox W6–3, 6–8, 4–6, 7–5, 6–3
NCA F24–26 Jul 1959Canadian Red Ensign (1957-1965).svg  Canada
5–0
Montreal GrassSingles 2 Robert Bedard W8–6, 6–3, 6–4
Singles 5 François Godbout W7–9, 6–4, 6–2, 6–1
AIZ F31 Jul–2 Aug 1959Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
5–0
Montreal GrassDoubles (Emerson) Orlando Garrido
Reynaldo Garrido
W6–4, 6–4, 6–4
IZ SF7–10 Jul 1959Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
4–1
Philadelphia GrassSingles 1 Nicola Pietrangeli W6–4, 2–6, 6–3, 6–3
Singles 4 Orlando Sirola W4–6, 6–4, 6–0, 6–3
IZ F14–16 Aug 1959Flag of India.svg  India
4–1
Boston GrassSingles 1 Ramanathan Krishnan L1–6, 4–6, 10–8, 4–6
Singles 4 Premjit Lall W6–2, 10–8, 6–4
CR F28–31 Aug 1959Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3–2
New York CityGrassSingles 1 Barry MacKay L5–7, 4–6, 1–6
Singles 4 Alex Olmedo L7–9, 6–4, 8–10, 10–12
1960 Davis Cup
CR F26–28 Dec 1960Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
4–1
Sydney GrassSingles 2 Nicola Pietrangeli W8–6, 6–4, 6–3
Singles 4 Orlando Sirola W9–7, 6–2, 6–3
1961 Davis Cup
CR F26–28 Dec 1961Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
5–0
Melbourne GrassSingles 2 Orlando Sirola W6–1, 6–4, 6–3
Singles 4 Nicola Pietrangeli W6–3, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6
1962 Davis Cup
CR F26–28 Dec 1962Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
5–0
Brisbane GrassSingles 1 Rafael Osuna W6–2, 6–1, 7–5
Doubles (Emerson) Rafael Osuna
Tony Palafox
W7–5, 6–2, 6–4
Singles 5 Tony Palafox W6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 8–6
1973 Davis Cup
IZ SF16–18 Nov 1973Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
4–1
Melbourne GrassSingles 1 Jan Kodeš W6–3, 7–5, 7–5
Doubles (Rosewall) Jan Kodeš
Vladimir Zednik
W6–4, 14–12, 7–9, 8–6
Singles 4 Jiří Hřebec W6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 8–6
CR F30 Nov–2 Dec 1973Flag of the United States.svg  United States
5–0
Cleveland Carpet (i)Singles 2 Tom Gorman W8–10, 8–6, 6–8, 6–3, 6–1
Doubles (Newcombe) Stan Smith
Erik van Dillen
W6–1, 6–2, 6–4
Singles 5 Stan Smith W6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 6–2

See also

Notes

  1. Power struggles between the ILTF and the commercial promoters National Tennis League (NTL) and World Championship Tennis (WCT) resulted in Laver missing a number of Grand Slam tournaments during the early 1970s.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Final.
  3. The final was postponed due to rain and as the players had to leave for England to play tournaments, including Wimbledon, it was rescheduled and played on 10 September. [2]
  4. 1 2 Andrés Gimeno, Fred Stolle, Roy Emerson finished tied for second
  5. 1 2 3 4 Not listed by the ATP.

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