Jimmy Connors def. Tony Roche
6-2 6-0
Jimmy Connors defeated Tony Roche 6-2 6-0 in the 1977 Sydney Indoor quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Tony Roche |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | May 17, 1945 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,315 | 1,983 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 360–191 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $529,199 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Letcher | 6-0 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Oct 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Brad Drewett | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 20, 1977 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Saviano | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1977 | SF |
Tony Roche's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Masters | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1977 | R16 |
| Dick Crealy | 4-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 20, 1977 | R32 |