Bjorn Borg def. Jimmy Connors
6-2 6-3
Bjorn Borg defeated Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-3 in the 1979 Pepsi Grand Slam final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 180 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,380 | 2,420 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | SF |
Bjorn Borg's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1979 | SF |