Jimmy Connors def. Arthur Ashe
6-3 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-2
Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-2 in the 1973 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Arthur Ashe |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 10, 1943 |
| Age | 20 | 30 |
| Height | 177 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,007 | 2,052 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 792–256 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,584,909 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Richey | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1973 | SF |
| Dick Stockton | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1973 | QF |
| Raymond Moore | 6-1 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1973 | R16 |
| Stan Smith | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1973 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Arthur Ashe's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Graebner | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1973 | SF |
| Roscoe Tanner | 4-6 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 21, 1973 | QF |
| Charlie Pasarell | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 20, 1973 | R16 |
| Harold Solomon | 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 19, 1973 | R32 |