Ilie Nastase def. John McEnroe
7-5 4-6 6-3
Ilie Nastase defeated John McEnroe 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the 1977 Virginia Beach semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ilie Nastase | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1946 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 30 | 18 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,168 | 1,570 |
| Current career W-L | 858–329 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $2,076,761 | $12,552,132 |
Path
Ilie Nastase's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Moore | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 24, 1977 | QF |
| Victor Amaya | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1977 | R16 |
Ilie Nastase's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 2-6 6-4 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 1977 | F |
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lutz | 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 24, 1977 | QF |
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 1977 | R16 |