Jimmy Connors def. John Newcombe
6-4 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 in the 1978 Hartford round robin on carpet courts on March 9, 1978.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | John Newcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | May 23, 1944 |
| Age | 25 | 33 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,382 | 1,898 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 544–220 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,062,408 |
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