Jimmy Connors def. Cliff Drysdale
6-2 7-5 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-2 7-5 6-4 in the 1977 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 | Cliff Drysdale |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | May 26, 1941 |
| Age | 24 | 36 |
| Height | 177 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,345 | 1,920 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 397–251 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-4 8-9 6-1 8-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |
| Richard Lewis | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1977 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 7-9 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1977 | R16 |
Cliff Drysdale's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Estep | 6-3 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1977 | R64 |
| Jeff Borowiak | 8-9 6-3 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1977 | R128 |