Jimmy Connors def. Vitas Gerulaitis
7-6 6-2
Jimmy Connors defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7-6 6-2 in the 1979 Birmingham semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,389 | 2,184 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1979 | QF |
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Charlie Owens | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-2 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 1979 | F |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1979 | QF |
| Deon Joubert | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Tim Vann | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |