H2H data updated: 2026-07-17 14:15 UTC
Jimmy Connors vs Manuel Orantes H2H: 11-3
Jimmy Connors holds a 11–3 lead over Manuel Orantes in their ATP head-to-head. Across 14 main-draw meetings, Jimmy Connors leads 4–3 on clay and 4–0 on carpet. Most recently, Jimmy Connors won the 1979 Roland Garros fourth round 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1.
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USA
Age 73
Left-Handed
177 cm / 5'10"
H2H
11
–
3
14 main draw meetings
ESP
Age 77
Left-Handed
178 cm / 5'10"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1979* | Roland Garros | Grand Slam | R16 | Clay | Jimmy Connors | 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Feb 20, 1979 | Dorado Beach | ATP 250 | RR | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-3 6-1 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Aug 7, 1978 | Indianapolis | ATP 250 | SF | Clay | Jimmy Connors | 7-5 6-1 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Jan 4, 1978 | Masters | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 6-3 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Sep 11, 1977* | US Open | Grand Slam | QF | Clay | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 6-4 6-3 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Aug 8, 1977 | Indianapolis | ATP 250 | F | Clay | Manuel Orantes | 6-1 6-3 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Sep 10, 1975* | US Open | Grand Slam | F | Clay | Manuel Orantes | 6-4 6-3 6-3 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Aug 5, 1974 | Indianapolis | ATP 250 | SF | Clay | Jimmy Connors | 6-4 6-3 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Dec 4, 1973 | Masters | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-3 6-2 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Nov 9, 1973* | Stockholm | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 6-1 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Aug 12, 1973* | Cincinnati | Masters 1000 | SF | Clay | Manuel Orantes | 6-3 6-1 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Mar 11, 1972* | Washington | ATP 250 | SF | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 4-6 4-6 6-1 7-6 6-4 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Feb 18, 1972* | Los Angeles | ATP 250 | R16 | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-3 7-6 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
| Feb 6, 1972* | Omaha | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-3 6-1 | Manuel Orantes | Match data |
* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.
Career Comparison
| Player | Current | Peak | Pts | Elo | W | L | Win % | GS | 1000 | Finals | 500 | 250 | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | #1,295 | #1 | 875 | 2,410 | 1,262 | 294 | 81.1% | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 99 | 109 |
| Manuel Orantes | #798 | #2 | 0 | 2,229 | 696 | 286 | 70.9% | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 38 |
Career Progression by Age
Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. GS and Titles are cumulative career totals through that season.
| Age | Jimmy Connors | Manuel Orantes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 16 | 1969 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,480 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | 1970 | 5–4 | 55.6% | — | 1,557 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | 1971 | 23–13 | 63.9% | — | 1,769 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | 1972 | 76–25 | 75.2% | — | 1,991 | 0 | 6 | 1968 | 30–19 | 61.2% | — | 1,637 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | 1973 | 86–16 | 84.3% | #3 | 2,152 | 0 | 17 | 1969 | 24–10 | 70.6% | — | 1,809 | 0 | 3 |
| 21 | 1974 | 95–6 | 94.1% | #1 | 2,301 | 3 | 32 | 1970 | 21–8 | 72.4% | — | 1,859 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | 1975 | 79–10 | 88.8% | #1 | 2,260 | 3 | 41 | 1971 | 36–18 | 66.7% | — | 1,939 | 0 | 5 |
| 23 | 1976 | 97–8 | 92.4% | #1 | 2,370 | 4 | 53 | 1972 | 70–20 | 77.8% | — | 1,998 | 0 | 10 |
| 24 | 1977 | 69–15 | 82.1% | #1 | 2,271 | 4 | 61 | 1973 | 68–23 | 74.7% | #7 | 1,858 | 0 | 15 |
| 25 | 1978 | 67–6 | 91.8% | #1 | 2,326 | 5 | 71 | 1974 | 65–30 | 68.4% | #11 | 1,946 | 0 | 15 |
| 26 | 1979 | 78–12 | 86.7% | #2 | 2,272 | 5 | 79 | 1975 | 89–18 | 83.2% | #5 | 2,052 | 1 | 23 |
| 27 | 1980 | 73–15 | 83.0% | #3 | 2,197 | 5 | 85 | 1976 | 77–17 | 81.9% | #4 | 2,181 | 1 | 30 |
| 28 | 1981 | 59–12 | 83.1% | #2 | 2,162 | 5 | 89 | 1977 | 63–21 | 75.0% | #7 | 2,062 | 1 | 33 |
| 29 | 1982 | 78–11 | 87.6% | #2 | 2,263 | 7 | 96 | 1978 | 47–18 | 72.3% | #12 | 2,026 | 1 | 35 |
| 30 | 1983 | 52–11 | 82.5% | #3 | 2,193 | 8 | 100 | 1979 | 34–23 | 59.6% | #19 | 1,895 | 1 | 36 |
| 31 | 1984 | 69–12 | 85.2% | #2 | 2,240 | 8 | 105 | 1980 | 15–9 | 62.5% | #58 | 1,877 | 1 | 36 |
| 32 | 1985 | 45–15 | 75.0% | #4 | 2,133 | 8 | 105 | 1981 | 29–23 | 55.8% | #46 | 1,847 | 1 | 37 |
| 33 | 1986 | 46–15 | 75.4% | #8 | 2,013 | 8 | 105 | 1982 | 15–8 | 65.2% | #42 | 1,870 | 1 | 38 |
| 34 | 1987 | 52–19 | 73.2% | #4 | 1,985 | 8 | 105 | 1983 | 13–16 | 44.8% | #72 | 1,711 | 1 | 38 |
| 35 | 1988 | 40–11 | 78.4% | #7 | 2,020 | 8 | 107 | 1984 | 0–5 | 0.0% | #555 | 1,634 | 1 | 38 |
| 36 | 1989 | 31–13 | 70.5% | #14 | 1,957 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | 1990 | 0–3 | 0.0% | #936 | 1,881 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | 1991 | 19–14 | 57.6% | #49 | 1,887 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | 1992 | 17–16 | 51.5% | #84 | 1,774 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 | 1993 | 3–5 | 37.5% | #370 | 1,717 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | 1994 | 1–3 | 25.0% | #672 | 1,681 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 42 | 1995 | 2–2 | 50.0% | #419 | 1,673 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 43 | 1996 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #1300 | 1,665 | 8 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |