Jimmy Connors def. Brian Gottfried
3-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-0
Jimmy Connors defeated Brian Gottfried 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-0 in the 1978 Philadelphia Wct semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,348 | 2,107 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-7 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | QF |
| Buster C Mottram | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Adriano Panatta | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 6-2 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1978 | F |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1978 | QF |
| Wojtek Fibak | 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Marty Riessen | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1978 | R32 |