Jimmy Connors def. Adriano Panatta
6-3 6-2
Jimmy Connors defeated Adriano Panatta 6-3 6-2 in the 1978 Philadelphia Wct round of 32 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 | Adriano Panatta |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 9, 1950 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,352 | 1,911 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 367–223 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $776,187 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster C Mottram | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 1978 | R16 |
Adriano Panatta's path
No prior matches in this tournament.