Jimmy Connors def. John McEnroe
6-3 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 6-3 6-4 in the 1979 Pepsi Grand Slam semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 26 | 19 |
| Height | 177 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,414 | 2,122 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $12,552,132 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.