# Jimmy Connors def. John McEnroe

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/sackmann_atp:3dff763dab696c196814cd1024b887522e948c6d0cce446b9211f879bfaa5650/jimmy-connors-vs-john-mcenroe
Tour: ATP

Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 6-3 6-4 in the 1979 Pepsi Grand Slam semifinal on clay courts.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 6-4
- Tournament: Pepsi Grand Slam
- Season: 1979
- Round: SF
- Surface: Clay
- Date: 1979-02-15*

## Player comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | John McEnroe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | 1952-09-02 | 1959-02-16 |
| 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) | 2414 | 2122 |
| Current career W-L | 1266-298 | 835-191 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $12,552,132 |

Pre-match H2H: Jimmy Connors 4-1 John McEnroe.

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