Ilie Nastase def. Bjorn Borg
6-1 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4
Ilie Nastase defeated Bjorn Borg 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the 1976 Wct Challenge Cup semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Bjorn Borg |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | SWE |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Jun 6, 1956 |
| Age | 29 | 19 |
| 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) | 2,210 | 2,202 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 617–141 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $3,655,751 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1976 | RR |
| John Alexander | 6-3 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1976 | RR |
| Rod Laver | 7-6 6-1 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1976 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1976 | F |
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 2-6 7-5 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1976 | RR |
| Raul Ramirez | 6-3 4-6 6-3 3-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1976 | RR |