Jimmy Connors def. Vitas Gerulaitis
6-0 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6-0 6-4 in the 1979 Dorado Beach round robin on hard courts on February 20, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,384 | 2,185 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,778,748 |
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