Jimmy Connors def. Nicola Spear
6-7 5-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Nicola Spear retired.
Jimmy Connors defeated Nicola Spear 6-7 5-2 RET after Nicola Spear retired in the 1974 Canadian Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Nicola Spear |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SRB |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | — |
| Age | 21 | — |
| Height | 177 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 156 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,278 | 1,473 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 110–172 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ove Bengtson | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 14, 1974 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gisbert | 6-7 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 1974 | R16 |
Nicola Spear's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Mcmanus | 6-7 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 14, 1974 | R64 |