Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
5-7 6-4 6-2
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 5-7 6-4 6-2 in the 1971 Salisbury round of 32 on hard 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 | 24 | 18 |
| 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) | 2,058 | 1,579 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Russell | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1971 | R16 |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Kary | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1971 | R64 |