Ilie Nastase def. John Newcombe
6-3 7-6 6-2
Ilie Nastase defeated John Newcombe 6-3 7-6 6-2 in the 1974 ATP Finals semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | AUS |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,159 | 2,142 |
| Current career W-L | 860–330 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $1,062,408 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1974 | RR |
| Harold Solomon | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1974 | RR |
| Raul Ramirez | 6-4 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1974 | RR |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-7 2-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 18, 1974 | F |
John Newcombe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onny Parun | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1974 | RR |
| Bjorn Borg | 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1974 | RR |