Jimmy Connors def. John McEnroe
3-6 6-1 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the 1978 Indianapolis quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | John McEnroe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 16, 1959 |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Height | 177 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,379 | 1,940 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 835–191 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $12,552,132 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1978 | R16 |
| Heinz Gunthardt | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1978 | R32 |
| Rod Frawley | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1978 | SF |
John McEnroe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balazs Taroczy | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1978 | R16 |
| Victor Amaya | 7-5 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1978 | R32 |
| Christophe Roger-Vasselin | 3-6 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1978 | R64 |