Jimmy Connors def. Ilie Nastase
6-4 6-5
Jimmy Connors defeated Ilie Nastase 6-4 6-5 in the 1979 Dorado Beach round robin on hard courts on February 20, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,373 | 2,004 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,076,761 |
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