Jimmy Connors def. Jose Higueras
7-6 6-2
Jimmy Connors defeated Jose Higueras 7-6 6-2 in the 1978 Washington Open semifinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Jose Higueras |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Mar 1, 1953 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,367 | 2,002 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 424–220 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,406,355 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Gildemeister | 7-5 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | QF |
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Terry Rocavert | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| John Marks | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dibbs | 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 29, 1978 | F |
Jose Higueras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 28, 1978 | QF |
| Raul Ramirez | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 27, 1978 | R16 |
| Francisco Gonzalez | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 26, 1978 | R32 |
| Cary Stansbury | 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 25, 1978 | R64 |