# Jimmy Connors def. Arthur Ashe

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/sackmann_atp:f82de01dafd2968c34c08de85761cb5fecf9dfbad86843fc2c6eb5b391c3d9c4/jimmy-connors-vs-arthur-ashe
Tour: ATP

Jimmy Connors defeated Arthur Ashe 6-4 7-6(7) in the 1976 Pepsi Grand Slam bronze medal match on clay courts.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 7-6(7)
- Tournament: Pepsi Grand Slam
- Season: 1976
- Round: BR
- Surface: Clay
- Date: 1976-07-16*

## Player comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Arthur Ashe |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | 1952-09-02 | 1943-07-10 |
| Age | 23 | 33 |
| Height | 177 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | - | - |
| Ranking points (entering) | - | - |
| Elo (entering) | 2309 | 2065 |
| Current career W-L | 1266-298 | 792-256 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,584,909 |

Pre-match H2H: Jimmy Connors 3-1 Arthur Ashe.

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