John McEnroe def. Jimmy Connors
7-5 3-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Jimmy Connors retired.
John McEnroe defeated Jimmy Connors 7-5 3-0 RET after Jimmy Connors retired in the 1978 ATP Finals round robin on carpet courts on January 10, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 19 | 26 |
| Height | 180 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,087 | 2,410 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $8,641,040 |
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