Ilie Nastase def. Bjorn Borg
7-6 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Bjorn Borg 7-6 6-3 in the 1974 World Invitational Classic final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Bjorn Borg |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | SWE |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Jun 6, 1956 |
| Age | 28 | 18 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,148 | 2,095 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 617–140 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $3,655,751 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1974 | SF |
Ilie Nastase's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 2-6 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1974 | SF |