Jimmy Connors def. Manuel Orantes
4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1 in the 1979 Roland Garros round of 16 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 | Manuel Orantes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Age | 26 | 30 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,364 | 1,989 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 688–283 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,398,303 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Case | 7-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Ramesh Krishnan | 6-1 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Terry Moor | 6-1 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1979 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 6-2 2-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 8, 1979 | QF |
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolf Gehring | 6-2 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1979 | R32 |
| Balazs Taroczy | 7-6 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Ilie Nastase | 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1979 | R128 |