Bjorn Borg def. Jimmy Connors
6-4 6-7 6-3
Bjorn Borg defeated Jimmy Connors 6-4 6-7 6-3 in the 1980 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Bjorn Borg | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 6, 1956 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 180 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 3 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,429 | 2,215 |
| Current career W-L | 617–141 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $3,655,751 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Bjorn Borg's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1981 | RR |
| John McEnroe | 6-4 6-7 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1981 | RR |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Lendl | 6-4 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 1981 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1981 | RR |
| Ivan Lendl | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1981 | RR |
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-2 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 1981 | RR |