Vitas Gerulaitis def. Jimmy Connors
7-5 6-2
Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Jimmy Connors 7-5 6-2 in the 1979 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Vitas Gerulaitis | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 26, 1954 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,161 | 2,332 |
| Current career W-L | 528–234 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $2,778,748 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 1980 | RR |
| John McEnroe | 3-6 7-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 1980 | RR |
Vitas Gerulaitis's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1980 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 1980 | RR |
| Roscoe Tanner | 2-6 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 1980 | RR |