Ilie Nastase def. John McEnroe
6-3 7-6
Ilie Nastase defeated John McEnroe 6-3 7-6 in the 1978 Forest Hills Wct semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 31 | 19 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 19 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,983 | 1,943 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $12,552,132 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 5-7 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| Peter Fleming | 5-7 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| John Alexander | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 2-6 0-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 16, 1978 | F |
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| John Newcombe | 1-6 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |
| Billy Martin | 7-5 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 10, 1978 | RR |