Jimmy Connors def. Stan Smith
6-4 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Stan Smith 6-4 6-1 in the 1979 Birmingham quarterfinal 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 | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
| Height | 177 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,386 | 1,962 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Charlie Owens | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 1979 | SF |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrado Barazzutti | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 1979 | R16 |
| Geoff Masters | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1979 | R32 |