Jimmy Connors def. Butch Walts
7-6 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Butch Walts 7-6 6-1 in the 1979 Tulsa 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 | Butch Walts |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jun 4, 1955 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 38 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,388 | 1,864 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 140–135 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $454,343 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Wilkison | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 14, 1979 | QF |
| John Sadri | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 13, 1979 | R16 |
| John James | 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1979 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-7 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 1979 | F |
Butch Walts's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Martin | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 14, 1979 | QF |
| Bruce Manson | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 13, 1979 | R16 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 12, 1979 | R32 |