@MrRazorblade999 Djokovic or Federer if in this video would suffer in that era. They'd lose at least 15mph on serve and look like faded versions of themselves today with a good chance of LOSING to many players (Ashe, Nastase, Laver, Smith, Newcombe, Borg, Connors, Vilas, Panatta and more depending on the surface - and there were more surfaces too). Also Ashe and Nastase were far better volleyers while Nastase was a genius shotmaker with touch even better than Federer's reknown touch today.
@MrRazorblade999 Your 'statement' is not an 'argument' (hypthesis - reasons > conclusion). It’s an ignorant claim. Ashe beat Connors to win Wimbledon. Connors forced Agassi to come from behind to win in 5 sets even though he was 18YRS older. Agassi has beaten Federer even though 11YRS older. Nastase beat Connors almost all the time (the only player to be able to dominate him) while having trounced Borg 6-2,6-2,6-1 in the ATP Masters which he won 4X. Eras do overlap to compare sometimes.
@MrRazorblade999 Man you can't compare eras like that, Magic would probably trounce Bob Cousy but what's your point? I'd like to see Djokovic or Federer in their prime with wood rackets and these guys in their prime with wood rackets, and put some piece of shit converse sneakers on Djokovic and Federer while we're at it bro.
@MrRazorblade999 True Arthur had his own racket but honestly have you ever played that racket? It wasn't *All That* -- none of the head aluminum rackets were all that, and I should know I'm 46 and played them all, Head Master, Head Pro.... Ashe Comp I and II.... the Comp was clearly the best of these but still NOTHING compared to what is around today bro. Yet look at these guy crack that ball. Sick.
@MrRazorblade999 Stupid ass comment ! You must be American ! Remember these guys had a life outside tennis ! Ile was an entertainer by the way not a robot !
This was some incredible tennis. I agree with the guy that mentioned the point at 2:12...amazing stuff with that mobile camera. And the power and athleticism in this match was amazing. Lots of great serve and volley stuff. Loved watching all of this.
OMG!!!! Thank you for posting!!! This is the match that made me a tennis fanatic, and Nasty my all time fave athlete. Great to see Ashe here, Forest Hills, a Maxply, and real tennis. Ilie, the original magician and most graceful player ever. Priceless memories!
Now that I look at it, the camera is also lively and adds to the rhythm. Large contrast with some of footage from this era, where the camera tends to be stationary.
@chapaev36 Definitely the camera work and the good sound make all the difference. I mean the point at 2:12, with a stationary camera it would still be a fun point, but not like it is here.
bun era tata Nastase, acum il avem pe Hanescu care da cu flegma
NEAPULA 2 weeks ago
Amazing skills!!! Les power than today but way nicer tenis!
jack2roman 3 weeks ago
Not even in their prime would they win a game against Djokovic or Federer.
MrRazorblade999 1 month ago 9
@MrRazorblade999 Idiot Comment. You really don't have a clue.
JIM2oob 1 month ago
@JIM2oob That's your "argument"? How old are you - 12?
MrRazorblade999 1 month ago
@MrRazorblade999 Djokovic or Federer if in this video would suffer in that era. They'd lose at least 15mph on serve and look like faded versions of themselves today with a good chance of LOSING to many players (Ashe, Nastase, Laver, Smith, Newcombe, Borg, Connors, Vilas, Panatta and more depending on the surface - and there were more surfaces too). Also Ashe and Nastase were far better volleyers while Nastase was a genius shotmaker with touch even better than Federer's reknown touch today.
JIM2oob 1 month ago
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JIM2oob 1 month ago
@MrRazorblade999 Your 'statement' is not an 'argument' (hypthesis - reasons > conclusion). It’s an ignorant claim. Ashe beat Connors to win Wimbledon. Connors forced Agassi to come from behind to win in 5 sets even though he was 18YRS older. Agassi has beaten Federer even though 11YRS older. Nastase beat Connors almost all the time (the only player to be able to dominate him) while having trounced Borg 6-2,6-2,6-1 in the ATP Masters which he won 4X. Eras do overlap to compare sometimes.
JIM2oob 1 month ago
@MrRazorblade999 Man you can't compare eras like that, Magic would probably trounce Bob Cousy but what's your point? I'd like to see Djokovic or Federer in their prime with wood rackets and these guys in their prime with wood rackets, and put some piece of shit converse sneakers on Djokovic and Federer while we're at it bro.
KingCast65 2 weeks ago
@MrRazorblade999 True Arthur had his own racket but honestly have you ever played that racket? It wasn't *All That* -- none of the head aluminum rackets were all that, and I should know I'm 46 and played them all, Head Master, Head Pro.... Ashe Comp I and II.... the Comp was clearly the best of these but still NOTHING compared to what is around today bro. Yet look at these guy crack that ball. Sick.
KingCast65 2 weeks ago
@MrRazorblade999 Stupid ass comment ! You must be American ! Remember these guys had a life outside tennis ! Ile was an entertainer by the way not a robot !
klnine 2 weeks ago
This was some incredible tennis. I agree with the guy that mentioned the point at 2:12...amazing stuff with that mobile camera. And the power and athleticism in this match was amazing. Lots of great serve and volley stuff. Loved watching all of this.
camvantasco 2 months ago
arthur-lob shot nastase-serve
twintron4 2 months ago
this is some good tennis from the start
twintron4 2 months ago
Tennis. Pure and simple. With the ball clearly visible. And with two spectacular champions.
raffaelemi 2 months ago
OMG!!!! Thank you for posting!!! This is the match that made me a tennis fanatic, and Nasty my all time fave athlete. Great to see Ashe here, Forest Hills, a Maxply, and real tennis. Ilie, the original magician and most graceful player ever. Priceless memories!
nes7827 2 months ago
boy, I love serve & volley tennis!
fabmc8 2 months ago
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Ilie is such a nasty little ugly man. He looks like a roma.gipsy, and behaves just like one.
Hungaria56 2 months ago
These guys had tallent. They hit some great shots considering the old racket technology they had in those days.
nowbellhere 3 months ago
Two of the smoothest, most graceful tennis players of all-time, in their prime. And you can see the tennis ball, lol. Thanks.
theriokid 3 months ago
Holy crap that was entertaining.
Best 7 mins I spent on youtube in a long while.
Unreal what they could do with those crappy wooden racquets. Wow.
alin1975 5 months ago 11
KRosero, nice video. Is there a Pt 2?
Techtribal1990 5 months ago
@Techtribal1990 Thank you, sorry, no, that's all there is.
krosero 5 months ago
@krosero Thanks this is beautiful stuff mate.
KingCast65 2 weeks ago
Great tennis.
75amoeba 6 months ago
I heard McEnroe mention this game, for its play, and last year no chairs for the players to sit on between matches.
jhjenn 8 months ago
What a combo of touch and power displayed by both these players. Good job on the director and producer of creating good camera angles off shots.
Ariamaluum 8 months ago
really cool, beautiful tennis..
misumisu2007 9 months ago
Now THIS is tennis. :-) A lost art.
Nigelxman1 9 months ago
@Nigelxman1 hell yes....
AceGuitarR7 8 months ago
@Nigelxman1
Yeah. This WAS Tennis...
emiliano2500 6 months ago
Does anyone feel that Ashe is hitting a lot harder than he did in the '68 film?
y11971alex 10 months ago
This is great tennis with two great classic serve and volleyers. Thanks for putting this up!
TheTopspin77 11 months ago
the tweener wasn't invented yet.
bukakke13 1 year ago
Now that I look at it, the camera is also lively and adds to the rhythm. Large contrast with some of footage from this era, where the camera tends to be stationary.
chapaev36 1 year ago
@chapaev36 Definitely the camera work and the good sound make all the difference. I mean the point at 2:12, with a stationary camera it would still be a fun point, but not like it is here.
krosero 1 year ago
Thanks. Fav'd. Ashe didn't toy around - he went right after you. (by the way, the sound effects help, eh?)
chapaev36 1 year ago