Ilie Nastase def. Roscoe Tanner
2-6 6-4 6-2 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Roscoe Tanner 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-3 in the 1978 Wimbledon round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Roscoe Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Oct 15, 1951 |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,949 | 2,047 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 592–294 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,696,198 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Gianni Ocleppo | 6-3 6-4 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| John Yuill | 6-2 6-2 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 5-7 1-6 6-2 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1978 | QF |
Roscoe Tanner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Mcnair | 6-4 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 2, 1978 | R32 |
| Bob Giltinan | 6-2 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Ismail El Shafei | 8-9 1-6 6-2 9-7 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |