Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
6-3 7-5
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 6-3 7-5 in the 1973 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet 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 | 27 | 21 |
| 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) | 2,166 | 2,172 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
| Jan Kodes | 6-4 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Okker | 6-3 7-5 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1973 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-0 3-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1973 | RR |