Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
6-2 6-3 6-2
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-3 6-2 in the 1972 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 | 26 | 20 |
| 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) | 2,168 | 1,988 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Bob Hewitt | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Tom Gorman | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-3 6-2 3-6 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 6, 1972 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Kodes | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |
| Andres Gimeno | 6-3 6-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 28, 1972 | RR |