Jimmy Connors def. Rod Laver
6-3 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 in the 1976 Philadelphia Wct quarterfinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Rod Laver |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Aug 9, 1938 |
| Age | 23 | 37 |
| Height | 177 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,309 | 2,119 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 570–145 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,565,413 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | 4-6 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 30, 1976 | R16 |
| Dennis Ralston | 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1976 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 31, 1976 | SF |
Rod Laver's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 7-6(2) 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 30, 1976 | R16 |
| Ross Case | 5-7 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 1976 | R32 |