Bob Hewitt def. Jimmy Connors
4-6 7-5 6-1
Bob Hewitt defeated Jimmy Connors 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the 1972 Bournemouth quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bob Hewitt | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 12, 1940 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 32 | 19 |
| Height | 190 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,859 | 1,867 |
| Current career W-L | 284–176 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $613,837 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Bob Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Kalogeropoulos | 6-4 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 17, 1972 | R16 |
| Terry Ryan | 6-1 6-1 6-1 | W | — | Match data | May 16, 1972 | R32 |
Bob Hewitt's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 6-4 9-8 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 1972 | SF |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Spear | 6-3 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 17, 1972 | R16 |
| Stephen Warboys | 4-6 6-2 6-4 5-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 16, 1972 | R32 |