Bjorn Borg def. Jimmy Connors
6-4 3-6 7-6
Bjorn Borg defeated Jimmy Connors 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the 1973 Stockholm Open semifinal on hard 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 | 17 | 21 |
| Height | 180 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,856 | 2,137 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Pilic | 7-5 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1973 | QF |
| Ilie Nastase | 6-2 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1973 | R16 |
| Birger Andersson | 3-6 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 7, 1973 | R32 |
Bjorn Borg's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gorman | 3-6 6-4 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Nov 10, 1973 | F |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 9, 1973 | QF |
| Jeff Borowiak | 7-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 8, 1973 | R16 |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 7, 1973 | R32 |