Ilie Nastase def. Bjorn Borg
6-2 7-6 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Bjorn Borg 6-2 7-6 6-3 in the 1972 Swedish Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Bjorn Borg |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | SWE |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Jun 6, 1956 |
| Age | 26 | 16 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,049 | 1,545 |
| Current career W-L | 858–329 | 617–140 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $3,655,751 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Masters | 6-1 6-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1972 | R16 |
| Jan Zabrodsky | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1972 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gisbert | 6-2 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1972 | SF |
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Zednik | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1972 | R16 |
| Jun Kamiwazumi | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1972 | R32 |