Ilie Nastase def. Nikola Pilic
7-5 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Nikola Pilic 7-5 6-3 in the 1973 Cincinnati Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Nikola Pilic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Aug 27, 1939 |
| Age | 27 | 33 |
| Height | 183 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,230 | 1,918 |
| Current career W-L | 858–329 | 301–249 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | — |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1973 | QF |
| Patrice Dominguez | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1973 | R16 |
| Pat Dupre | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 5-7 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 1973 | F |
Nikola Pilic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 2-6 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1973 | QF |
| Frank Froehling | 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1973 | R16 |
| Brian Gottfried | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1973 | R32 |