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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

6. Smith Beats Nastase, July 10, 1972

6. Smith Beats Nastase, July 10, 1972

A jubliant Stan Smith and dispirited Ilie Nastase following their 1972 final. Smith won the five-set match 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. It was his one and only Wimbledon title.

In this photo: Ilie Nastase

Photo: Roger Jackson/Getty Images

Jul 10, 1972