Ilie Nastase def. Rick Fisher
6-4 3-6 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated Rick Fisher 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 1979 Sarasota quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Rick Fisher |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Mar 29, 1951 |
| Age | 32 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | — |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,042 | 1,519 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 49–104 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $33 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhanu Nunna | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| John James | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Meyer | 4-6 6-1 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1979 | SF |
Rick Fisher's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Smid | 2-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 1979 | R16 |
| John Austin | 2-6 6-3 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | R32 |