Jimmy Connors def. Brian Gottfried
6-4 3-6 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Brian Gottfried 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 1977 ATP Finals semifinal on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 177 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,315 | 2,099 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1978 | RR |
| Eddie Dibbs | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1978 | RR |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 6-4 1-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 1978 | F |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ramirez | 6-7 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1978 | RR |
| Bjorn Borg | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1978 | RR |
| Roscoe Tanner | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 1978 | RR |