Jimmy Connors def. Erik Van Dillen
6-7 6-3 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Erik Van Dillen 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the 1976 Birmingham semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Erik Van Dillen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 21, 1951 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 177 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,300 | 1,785 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | — |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whitlinger | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 25, 1976 | QF |
| Syd Ball | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1976 | R16 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Tanner | 6-4 3-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1976 | F |
Erik Van Dillen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Dibley | 7-6 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jan 25, 1976 | QF |
| Jiri Hrebec | 7-6 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jan 23, 1976 | R32 |