Bob Lutz def. Ilie Nastase
7-6 3-6 (ret.)
The match ended when Ilie Nastase retired.
Bob Lutz defeated Ilie Nastase 7-6 3-6 RET after Ilie Nastase retired in the 1979 New Orleans round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bob Lutz | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Aug 29, 1947 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 31 | 32 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,868 | 2,009 |
| Current career W-L | 388–272 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | — | $2,076,761 |
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