Ilie Nastase def. Eddie Dibbs
4-6 6-3 6-4
Ilie Nastase defeated Eddie Dibbs 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the 1978 Tokyo Indoor quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,005 | 2,062 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moor | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 4, 1978 | R16 |
| Tsuyoshi Fukui | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1978 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 2-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 5, 1978 | SF |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-7 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 4, 1978 | R16 |
| David Carter | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 1978 | R32 |