Ilie Nastase def. Jimmy Connors
6-3 2-6 6-1
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 6-3 2-6 6-1 in the 1972 New York quarterfinal on carpet courts on February 28, 1972.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Height | 183 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,060 | 1,895 |
| Current career W-L | 858–329 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R16 |
| Paul Gerken | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R32 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gisbert | 4-6 6-1 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | SF |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Battrick | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R16 |
| Nicola Spear | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 28, 1972 | R32 |