Ilie Nastase def. Paul Gerken
7-5 6-4
Ilie Nastase defeated Paul Gerken 7-5 6-4 in the 1972 New York second round on carpet courts on February 28, 1972.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Paul Gerken |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Mar 15, 1950 |
| Age | 25 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,056 | 1,569 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 122–127 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R16 |
Paul Gerken's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Turner | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R64 |