Jimmy Connors def. Ross Case
7-6 6-2 7-5
Jimmy Connors defeated Ross Case 7-6 6-2 7-5 in the 1979 Roland Garros round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Ross Case |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Nov 1, 1951 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 177 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 86 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,362 | 1,705 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 293–274 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Krishnan | 6-1 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Terry Moor | 6-1 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1979 | R128 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 6, 1979 | R16 |
Ross Case's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John James | 6-1 6-3 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 1, 1979 | R64 |
| Ricardo Cano | 6-4 6-7 6-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 30, 1979 | R128 |