Jimmy Connors def. Eddie Dibbs
6-4 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Eddie Dibbs 6-4 6-3 in the 1977 Birmingham Wct semifinal 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 | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 177 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,389 | 2,088 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1977 | QF |
| Buster C Mottram | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1977 | R16 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Scanlon | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 1977 | F |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 17, 1977 | QF |
| Manuel Orantes | 7-6(3) 1-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 1977 | R16 |