John McEnroe def. Ilie Nastase
6-5 3-6 6-4
John McEnroe defeated Ilie Nastase 6-5 3-6 6-4 in the 1978 Wct Challenge Cup round robin on hard courts on December 12, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Ilie Nastase |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Jul 19, 1946 |
| Age | 19 | 32 |
| Height | 180 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,073 | 2,025 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 860–330 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $2,076,761 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.