Ilie Nastase def. Arthur Ashe
8-6 5-7 6-2
Ilie Nastase defeated Arthur Ashe 8-6 5-7 6-2 in the 1970 Salisbury round of 16 on hard 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 | 23 | 26 |
| 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) | 1,908 | 1,991 |
| Current career W-L | 858–329 | 788–255 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Battrick | 15-13 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1970 | R32 |
| Hans Joachim Ploetz | 6-1 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 1970 | R64 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Roche | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 20, 1970 | QF |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szabolcz Baranyi | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1970 | R32 |
| Pancho Guzman | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Feb 17, 1970 | R64 |