Ilie Nastase def. Arthur Ashe
6-5 4-6 6-5
Ilie Nastase defeated Arthur Ashe 6-5 4-6 6-5 in the 1969 Denver semifinal 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) | 1,771 | 2,007 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
| Ion Tiriac | 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-4 6-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1969 | F |
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
| Bob Lutz | 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
| Stan Smith | 6-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
| Ion Tiriac | 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |
| Ilie Nastase | 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 17, 1969 | RR |