# Jimmy Connors def. Manuel Orantes

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/sackmann_atp:460bcf27741853fff6e94d804eef807c11fba9d3a2f74f780dc19ffab528df74/jimmy-connors-vs-manuel-orantes
Tour: ATP

Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 5-5 RET after Manuel Orantes retired in the 1977 Pepsi Grand Slam semifinal on clay courts.

## Match
- Score: 5-5 (ret.)
- Outcome: Manuel Orantes retired during the match
- Tournament: Pepsi Grand Slam
- Season: 1977
- Round: SF
- Surface: Clay
- Date: 1977-07-16*

## Player comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Manuel Orantes |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | 1952-09-02 | 1949-02-06 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | - | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | - | - |
| Elo (entering) | 2334 | 2008 |
| Current career W-L | 1266-298 | 693-283 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,398,303 |

Pre-match H2H: Jimmy Connors 6-2 Manuel Orantes.

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