Ilie Nastase def. Paolo Bertolucci
6-3 3-6 9-7
Ilie Nastase defeated Paolo Bertolucci 6-3 3-6 9-7 in the 1978 Barcelona Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Paolo Bertolucci |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | ITA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Aug 3, 1951 |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,019 | 1,843 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 194–145 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | — |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978 | QF |
| Ramiro Benavides | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Fernando Luna | 6-2 3-6 10-8 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978 | R32 |
| Frew Mcmillan | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 11, 1978 | R64 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balazs Taroczy | 6-1 5-7 6-4 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 15, 1978 | F |
Paolo Bertolucci's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Smid | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978 | QF |
| Pavel Hutka | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978 | R16 |
| Vladimir Zednik | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978 | R32 |
| Jean Louis Haillet | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 11, 1978 | R64 |