Ilie Nastase def. John Newcombe
6-2 4-6 7-6
Ilie Nastase defeated John Newcombe 6-2 4-6 7-6 in the 1971 Richmond semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,031 | 2,046 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimeno | 3-6 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971 | QF |
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-7 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 1971 | R16 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 3-6 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman | 4-6 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971 | QF |
| Erik Van Dillen | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Feb 11, 1971 | R16 |