Jimmy Connors def. Bob Lutz
7-6 4-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Bob Lutz retired.
Jimmy Connors defeated Bob Lutz 7-6 4-0 RET after Bob Lutz retired in the 1978 Stowe semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Bob Lutz |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Aug 29, 1947 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Height | 177 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,391 | 1,893 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 388–272 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gullikson | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Aug 19, 1978 | QF |
| Ferdi Taygan | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 1978 | R16 |
| Ian Fletcher | 6-3 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 1978 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-2 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Aug 20, 1978 | F |
Bob Lutz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 4-6 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 19, 1978 | QF |
| Bernie Mitton | 6-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 1978 | R16 |
| Jiri Granat | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 1978 | R32 |