Ilie Nastase def. Cliff Richey
3-6 6-0 6-2
Ilie Nastase defeated Cliff Richey 3-6 6-0 6-2 in the 1972 Hampton semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Cliff Richey |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Dec 31, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,060 | 1,972 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 485–222 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $7,500 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Crookenden | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 1972 | QF |
| Tom Edlefsen | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 1972 | R16 |
| Jim Osborne | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 1972 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 3-6 2-6 7-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 11, 1972 | F |
Cliff Richey's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Goven | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 1972 | QF |
| Manuel Orantes | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 1972 | R16 |
| Jimmy Parker | 6-1 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Mar 8, 1972 | R32 |