Ilie Nastase def. Rod Laver
5-7 7-6 6-4
Ilie Nastase defeated Rod Laver 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the 1975 World Invitational Classic final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 29 | 37 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,087 | 2,117 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 25, 1975 | SF |
Ilie Nastase's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 25, 1975 | SF |