Jimmy Connors def. Tom Okker
6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4
Jimmy Connors defeated Tom Okker 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the 1973 South African Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Tom Okker |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | NED |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Feb 22, 1944 |
| Age | 21 | 29 |
| Height | 177 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,131 | 2,178 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 668–278 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,257,200 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cox | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 2, 1973 | QF |
| Bob Carmichael | 7-5 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1973 | R16 |
| Rauty Krog | 6-0 6-3 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Nov 30, 1973 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ashe | 6-4 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 3, 1973 | F |
Tom Okker's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Fillol | 7-5 6-2 6-7 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 2, 1973 | QF |
| Gerald Battrick | 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Dec 1, 1973 | R16 |
| Haroon Rahim | 6-3 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 30, 1973 | R32 |