Jimmy Connors def. Ilie Nastase
6-2 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Ilie Nastase 6-2 6-4 in the 1977 Wct Challenge Cup semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 31 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,306 | 2,109 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,076,761 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
| John Alexander | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 6-2 5-6 3-6 6-2 6-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 20, 1977 | F |
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 6-5 5-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
| Rod Laver | 6-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
| Roscoe Tanner | 5-6 6-4 6-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |