Jimmy Connors def. Butch Walts
6-1 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Butch Walts 6-1 6-4 in the 1979 Hong Kong Open 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 | Butch Walts |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jun 4, 1955 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Height | 177 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 44 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,335 | 1,833 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 140–135 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $454,343 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1979 | R16 |
| Tony Graham | 5-7 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1979 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster C Mottram | 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 10, 1979 | SF |
Butch Walts's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Rosewall | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1979 | R16 |
| Rod Frawley | 6-4 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1979 | R32 |