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Ilie Năstase vs Virginia Wade
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Ilie Năstase Romania · 1946– 49% · #69 in the world
- Virginia Wade United Kingdom · 1945– 51% · #67 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Virginia Wade over Ilie Năstase by just 51% to 49%. Virginia Wade is #67 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #3 of the 4 from the United Kingdom. Ilie Năstase is #69.
Side by side
| Ilie Năstase | Virginia Wade | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #69 | #67 |
| Country | Romania | United Kingdom |
| Born | 1946 | 1945 |
| Grand Slam titles | 2 | 3 |