Jimmy Connors def. Ilie Nastase
6-3 4-6 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Ilie Nastase 6-3 4-6 6-1 in the 1975 London semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,319 | 2,112 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,076,761 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1975 | QF |
| Karl Meiler | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1975 | R16 |
| Sherwood Stewart | 6-1 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 18, 1975 | R32 |
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 17, 1975 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-1 1-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1975 | F |
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haroon Rahim | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1975 | QF |
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-2 3-0 (ret.) | W | — | Match data | Nov 19, 1975 | R16 |
| Martin Robinson | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 18, 1975 | R32 |
| Erik Van Dillen | 6-1 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Nov 17, 1975 | R64 |