Jimmy Connors def. Nick Saviano
6-2 6-3
Jimmy Connors defeated Nick Saviano 6-2 6-3 in the 1978 Denver quarterfinal 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 | Nick Saviano |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jun 5, 1956 |
| Age | 25 | 21 |
| Height | 177 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 58 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,366 | 1,725 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 158–199 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | — |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Winitsky | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1978 | R16 |
| Peter Fleming | 7-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1978 | R32 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Masters | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 1978 | SF |
Nick Saviano's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Gunthardt | 6-3 3-6 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 1978 | R16 |
| Tim Gullikson | 6-4 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Feb 23, 1978 | R32 |