Jimmy Connors def. Manuel Orantes
7-5 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Manuel Orantes 7-5 6-1 in the 1978 Indianapolis semifinal 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 | Manuel Orantes |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 6, 1949 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,381 | 2,061 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 688–283 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,398,303 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 3-6 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1978 | QF |
| Jaime Fillol | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1978 | R16 |
| Heinz Gunthardt | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1978 | R32 |
| Rod Frawley | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Higueras | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 1978 | F |
Manuel Orantes's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borowiak | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 12, 1978 | QF |
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 11, 1978 | R16 |
| Rick Fagel | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 10, 1978 | R32 |
| Billy Martin | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 9, 1978 | R64 |