Jose Luis Clerc def. Jimmy Connors
4-6 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-0
Jose Luis Clerc defeated Jimmy Connors 4-6 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-0 in the 1981 Roland Garros quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jose Luis Clerc | Jimmy Connors |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 16, 1958 | Sep 2, 1952 |
| Age | 22 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,097 | 2,266 |
| Current career W-L | 355–138 | 1,266–298 |
| Current career earnings | $1,987,036 | $8,641,040 |
Path
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Kirmayr | 6-4 3-6 7-5 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1981 | R16 |
| Alejandro Ganzabal | 6-4 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1981 | R32 |
| Alvaro Fillol | 6-4 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1981 | R64 |
| Heinz Gunthardt | 7-5 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1981 | R128 |
Jose Luis Clerc's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Lendl | 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-7 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 7, 1981 | SF |
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Purcell | 6-2 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1981 | R16 |
| Jean Francois Caujolle | 6-0 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 31, 1981 | R32 |
| Gabriel Urpi | 6-3 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1981 | R64 |
| Christophe Roger-Vasselin | 6-1 7-5 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1981 | R128 |