Ilie Nastase def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 in the 1975 Louisville semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 29 | 32 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,023 | 2,234 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1975 | QF |
| Barry Phillips Moore | 6-2 7-6 | W | — | Match data | Aug 9, 1975 | R16 |
| Zdravko Mincek | 6-2 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Aug 8, 1975 | R32 |
| Doug Crawford | 6-4 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1975 | R64 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 4-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1975 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-4 2-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1975 | QF |
| Mike Cahill | 6-2 6-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1975 | R16 |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1975 | R32 |
| Nicola Spear | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1975 | R64 |