Arthur Ashe def. Ilie Nastase
3-6 7-5 6-3
Arthur Ashe defeated Ilie Nastase 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 1978 Richmond Wct round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Arthur Ashe | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Jul 10, 1943 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 34 | 31 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 10 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,890 | 2,037 |
| Current career W-L | 792–256 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $1,584,909 | $2,076,761 |
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