Jimmy Connors def. Hans Gildemeister
4-6 6-0 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Hans Gildemeister 4-6 6-0 6-3 in the 1979 Wct Challenge Cup 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 | Hans Gildemeister |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CHI |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 9, 1956 |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Height | 177 cm | — |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,351 | 1,945 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | — |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $740,858 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1979 | RR |
| Ilie Nastase | 4-6 7-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 4, 1979 | RR |
| Tim Gullikson | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Dec 4, 1979 | RR |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Borg | 4-6 2-6 6-2 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Dec 10, 1979 | F |
Hans Gildemeister's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Dupre | 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Dec 4, 1979 | RR |
| Johan Kriek | 6-2 7-5 | W | — | Match data | Dec 4, 1979 | RR |