Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
7-6 5-7 7-6
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 7-6 5-7 7-6 in the 1973 London semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 27 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,178 | 2,124 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Moore | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1973 | QF |
| Robert Kreiss | 6-1 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 21, 1973 | R16 |
| Jean Baptiste Chanfreau | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1973 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1973 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Proisy | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1973 | QF |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1973 | R16 |
| Roger Taylor | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1973 | R32 |