Jimmy Connors def. Adriano Panatta
4-6 6-4 6-1 1-6 7-5
Jimmy Connors defeated Adriano Panatta 4-6 6-4 6-1 1-6 7-5 in the 1978 US Open round of 16 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 | Adriano Panatta |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 9, 1950 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,395 | 1,883 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Dupre | 7-5 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1978 | R32 |
| Steve Docherty | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1978 | R64 |
| Tom Gullikson | 6-0 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Aug 31, 1978 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 6-2 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1978 | QF |
Adriano Panatta's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Riessen | 3-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1978 | R32 |
| Bruce Nichols | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1978 | R64 |
| Manuel Orantes | 4-1 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 1978 | R128 |