Bjorn Borg def. Ilie Nastase
6-4 6-3
Bjorn Borg defeated Ilie Nastase 6-4 6-3 in the 1978 Stockholm Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | ROU |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 22 | 32 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,434 | 2,027 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $2,076,761 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1978 | R32 |
| John Austin | 6-3 6-1 | W | — | Match data | Nov 8, 1978 | R64 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 11, 1978 | QF |
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frew Mcmillan | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1978 | R32 |
| John Sadri | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1978 | R64 |