Ilie Nastase, 26, a native of Bucharest, Romania, holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at Forest Hills, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1972. Nastase became the first European to win the men's title since 1934. He defeated American Arthur Ashe (right), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.,Image: 600931124, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required., Model Release: no, Pictured: Arthur Ashe; Ilie Nastase