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Jimmy Connors. James Scott Connors (born September 2, 1952) [2] is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. He held the top Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking for a then-record 160 consecutive weeks from 1974 to 1977 and a career total of 268 weeks. By virtue of his long and prolific career, Connors still holds three ...
Sep 3, 2023 · Where is Jimmy Connors now? Connors married former Playboy model Patti McGuire in 1979. They are parents to two kids, son Brett and daughter Aubree. The family lives in Santa Barbara,...
Aug 29, 2024 · Jimmy Connors, American professional tennis player who was one of the leading competitors in the 1970s and early ’80s and was known for his intensity and aggressive play. During his career he won 109 singles championships and was ranked number one in the world for 106 consecutive weeks.
Dec 9, 2020 · Jimmy Connors is a tennis legend. From his signature two-handed backhand to his on-court tirades, the Illinois native was a household name for decades. After his 1996 retirement, Connors dabbled in commentating and even tried coaching. But it didn’t take long for his fiery personality to get him in trouble.
This is a list of the main career statistics of former tennis player Jimmy Connors. Jimmy Connors spent a total of 268 weeks at number 1, including 160 consecutive weeks.
Official tennis player profile of Jimmy Connors on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
Feb 10, 2015 · On a Labor Day that happened to be Connors’ 39th birthday, the eight-time Grand Slam champion rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the fifth set to win, continuing his storybook run to the semifinals.
On his resume of victories, Connors won the Masters Cup (ATP Finals) in 1977 over Björn Borg and two World Championship Tennis Finals in 1977 and 1980, defeating Dick Stockton and John McEnroe, respectively. He appeared in 26 Grand Prix Super Series finals in 17 years, winning 19 times.
Having lost a first-rounder at Atlanta in 1996, he was the only player who had been on the ATP computer since its inception in 1973, latest ranking a not-too-shabby No. 1,304 at age 44, having been World No. 1 five straight years, 1974-78, an open era record until surpassed by Sampras' six, 1993-98.
Feb 19, 2018 · Defining Moment: Connors went out the way he came in—with hair, legs, and fur flying at the 1991 US Open. As a 39-year-old, he reached the semifinals and proved that he was still the Open era ...
