Jimmy Connors def. Johan Kriek
6-4 6-1 7-6
Jimmy Connors defeated Johan Kriek 6-4 6-1 7-6 in the 1979 Wimbledon round of 32 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Johan Kriek |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Apr 5, 1958 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 177 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,335 | 1,845 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 380–223 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,383,794 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 6-7 6-3 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Jean Francois Caujolle | 6-2 6-7 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-2 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 4, 1979 | R16 |
Johan Kriek's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Norback | 6-1 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 29, 1979 | R64 |
| Peter Feigl | 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 27, 1979 | R128 |