Marty Riessen def. Ilie Nastase
4-6 6-2 6-3
Marty Riessen defeated Ilie Nastase 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the 1968 Palermo quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Marty Riessen | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Dec 4, 1941 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,805 | 1,629 |
| Current career W-L | 531–314 | 858–329 |
| Current career earnings | $465 | $2,076,761 |
Path
Marty Riessen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Palmieri | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Apr 19, 1968 | R16 |
| Eugenio Castigliano | 2-6 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1968 | R32 |
Marty Riessen's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Pietrangeli | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 1968 | SF |
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Stone | 6-4 9-7 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 19, 1968 | R16 |
| Francesco Giordano | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Apr 18, 1968 | R32 |