Karl Meiler def. Jimmy Connors
6-3 1-6 6-1
Karl Meiler defeated Jimmy Connors 6-3 1-6 6-1 in the 1974 Omaha final on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Karl Meiler | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | USA |
| Birth date | Apr 30, 1949 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 178 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,810 | 2,188 |
| Current career W-L | 252–190 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,148 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Karl Meiler's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Brown | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1974 | SF |
| Ian Fletcher | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1974 | QF |
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1974 | R16 |
| Paul Kronk | 6-2 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Jan 25, 1974 | R32 |
Karl Meiler's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Crookenden | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1974 | SF |
| Byron Bertram | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1974 | QF |
| Kim Warwick | 6-7 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1974 | R16 |