Ilie Nastase def. Leo Palin
7-5 7-5 (ret.)
The match ended when Leo Palin retired.
Ilie Nastase defeated Leo Palin 7-5 7-5 RET after Leo Palin retired in the 1979 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Leo Palin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | FIN |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Oct 20, 1956 |
| Age | 33 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 23 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,866 | 1,474 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 28–60 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $140,695 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.