Jimmy Connors def. Roscoe Tanner
6-2 5-6 3-6 6-2 6-5
Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-2 5-6 3-6 6-2 6-5 in the 1977 Wct Challenge Cup final 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 | Roscoe Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Oct 15, 1951 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,314 | 1,905 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 592–294 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,696,198 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilie Nastase | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1977 | SF |
| Ken Rosewall | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
| John Alexander | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |
Jimmy Connors's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Roscoe Tanner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-5 6-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 19, 1977 | SF |
| Rod Laver | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 14, 1977 | RR |