Jimmy Connors def. Rod Laver
6-4 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 in the 1975 North Conway semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 22 | 37 |
| Height | 177 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,320 | 2,135 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Pecci | 7-6 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1975 | QF |
| Nicola Spear | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1975 | R16 |
| John James | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1975 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1975 | F |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Holmes | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1975 | QF |
| Gerald Battrick | 2-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1975 | R16 |
| Frantisek Pala | (def.) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 7, 1975 | R32 |