Jimmy Connors def. Roscoe Tanner
7-5 9-8
Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 7-5 9-8 in the 1978 Birmingham semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Roscoe Tanner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Oct 15, 1951 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 11 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,343 | 2,040 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 592–294 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,696,198 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail El Shafei | 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jun 23, 1978 | QF |
| David Carter | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Steve Krulevitz | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R32 |
| Rod Frawley | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 20, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-3 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1978 | F |
Roscoe Tanner's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 1978 | QF |
| Brian Fairlie | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1978 | R16 |
| Rohun Beven | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 21, 1978 | R32 |
| Bob Giltinan | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 20, 1978 | R64 |