Jimmy Connors def. Manuel Orantes
4-6 4-6 6-1 7-6 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 4-6 4-6 6-1 7-6 6-4 in the 1972 Washington semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Manuel Orantes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Age | 19 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,913 | 1,941 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 688–283 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,398,303 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Barthes | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 11, 1972 | QF |
| Ion Tiriac | 5-7 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Tenny Svensson | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 1972 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-4 1-6 3-6 6-4 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 12, 1972 | F |
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 6-7 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 11, 1972 | QF |
| Clark Graebner | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 1972 | R16 |
| Ross Case | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 9, 1972 | R32 |