Jimmy Connors def. Hans Gildemeister
7-5 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Hans Gildemeister 7-5 6-4 in the 1978 Washington Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Hans Gildemeister |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CHI |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 9, 1956 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 177 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,365 | 1,878 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | — |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $740,858 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Terry Rocavert | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| John Marks | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | SF |
Hans Gildemeister's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Peter Fleming | 6-2 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Patricio Cornejo | 3-6 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |