Jimmy Connors def. Tom Gorman
6-4 8-6 8-9 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Tom Gorman 6-4 8-6 8-9 6-3 in the 1978 Wimbledon round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Tom Gorman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jan 19, 1946 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Height | 177 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,358 | 1,852 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 415–290 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $10,000 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Warwick | 6-3 7-5 2-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Russell Simpson | 7-5 9-8 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-2 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 5, 1978 | R16 |
Tom Gorman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 4-6 8-6 8-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 1978 | R64 |
| Chris Lewis | 0-6 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 1978 | R128 |