Ilie Nastase def. Toshiro Sakai
7-5 6-2 6-4
Ilie Nastase defeated Toshiro Sakai 7-5 6-2 6-4 in the 1973 Wimbledon round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Toshiro Sakai |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | JPN |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Nov 23, 1947 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,251 | 1,526 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | — |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,413 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Molina | 6-2 7-9 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1973 | R64 |
| Hans Joachim Ploetz | 6-3 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1973 | R128 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 4-6 6-8 8-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1973 | R16 |
Toshiro Sakai's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Kary | 6-1 6-3 3-6 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Jun 29, 1973 | R64 |
| Jean Paul Meyer | 6-1 3-6 9-8 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jun 27, 1973 | R128 |