Jimmy Connors def. Bob Hewitt
6-3 7-5
Jimmy Connors defeated Bob Hewitt 6-3 7-5 in the 1977 Las Vegas semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Bob Hewitt |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jan 12, 1940 |
| Age | 24 | 37 |
| Height | 177 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 70 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,304 | 1,764 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 285–177 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $613,837 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1977 | QF |
| Tom Gullikson | 6-4 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Apr 29, 1977 | R16 |
| Ove Bengtson | 6-2 5-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 28, 1977 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-4 5-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1977 | F |
Bob Hewitt's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander | 6-4 6-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1977 | QF |
| Mark Edmondson | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 29, 1977 | R16 |
| Phil Dent | 2-6 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 28, 1977 | R32 |