Jimmy Connors def. Stan Smith
6-4 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Stan Smith 6-4 6-3 in the 1977 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Stan Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Dec 14, 1946 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Height | 177 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,288 | 1,964 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 652–287 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $1,774,811 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McEnroe | 5-7 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Marty Riessen | 3-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1977 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojtek Fibak | (w/o) | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 28, 1977 | QF |
Stan Smith's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Munoz | 6-2 2-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 1977 | R32 |
| Mark Edmondson | 2-6 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 1977 | R64 |