Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
7-5 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 7-5 6-3 in the 1972 Omaha semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Height | 183 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,096 | 1,867 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaz Koch | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 6, 1972 | QF |
| Mike Belkin | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 5, 1972 | R16 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ion Tiriac | 2-6 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 7, 1972 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 6, 1972 | QF |
| Milan Holecek | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 5, 1972 | R16 |