Ilie Nastase def. Zeljko Franulovic
6-2 4-6 6-1
Ilie Nastase defeated Zeljko Franulovic 6-2 4-6 6-1 in the 1978 Houston Wct semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Zeljko Franulovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Jun 13, 1947 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 45 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,997 | 1,845 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 410–307 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $6,000 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1978 | QF |
| Paul Kronk | 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| Mike Fishbach | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-3 2-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1978 | F |
Zeljko Franulovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 0-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 1978 | QF |
| Ken Rosewall | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 1978 | R16 |
| Bob Hewitt | 4-6 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1978 | R32 |