H2H data updated: 2026-07-18 02:15 UTC
Jimmy Connors vs Roscoe Tanner H2H: 17-4
Jimmy Connors holds a 17–4 lead over Roscoe Tanner in their ATP head-to-head. Across 21 main-draw meetings, Jimmy Connors leads 7–1 on carpet and 4–2 on grass. Most recently, Jimmy Connors won the 1984 Cincinnati second round 6-1 6-3.
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USA
Age 73
Left-Handed
177 cm / 5'10"
H2H
17
–
4
21 main draw meetings
USA
Age 74
Left-Handed
183 cm / 6'0"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1984* | Cincinnati | Masters 1000 | R64 | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-1 6-3 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jan 13, 1982 | Masters | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Roscoe Tanner | 7-6 6-7 7-6 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Jul 4, 1980* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | QF | Grass | Jimmy Connors | 1-6 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-2 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jan 9, 1980 | Masters | ATP Finals | RR | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 2-6 6-4 7-6 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Apr 28, 1979* | Las Vegas | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-7 6-3 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Feb 17, 1979* | Rancho Mirage | ATP 250 | QF | Hard | Roscoe Tanner | 4-6 6-3 7-6 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Jan 27, 1979* | Philadelphia | ATP 250 | SF | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-1 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jun 23, 1978* | Birmingham | ATP 250 | SF | Grass | Jimmy Connors | 7-5 9-8 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jan 29, 1978* | Philadelphia Wct | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 6-4 6-3 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Nov 20, 1977* | Wct Challenge Cup | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 5-6 3-6 6-2 6-5 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Sep 9, 1977* | US Open | Grand Slam | R16 | Clay | Jimmy Connors | 6-0 6-2 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Nov 21, 1976* | Wembley | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 3-6 7-6 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jul 2, 1976* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | QF | Grass | Roscoe Tanner | 6-4 6-2 8-6 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Mar 28, 1976* | Palm Springs | ATP 250 | F | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-4 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Mar 21, 1976* | La Costa | ATP 250 | SF | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-4 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jan 26, 1976* | Birmingham | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-4 3-6 6-1 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jul 6, 1975* | Wimbledon | Grand Slam | SF | Grass | Jimmy Connors | 6-4 6-1 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Jun 21, 1975* | Nottingham | ATP 250 | QF | Grass | Roscoe Tanner | 7-5 6-3 | Jimmy Connors | Match data |
| Sep 10, 1974* | US Open | Grand Slam | SF | Grass | Jimmy Connors | 7-6 7-6 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Oct 1, 1972* | Albany | ATP 250 | F | Carpet | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 7-6 | Roscoe Tanner | Match data |
| Aug 5, 1971* | Columbus | ATP 250 | R16 | Hard | Jimmy Connors | 6-2 6-4 | Roscoe Tanner | 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 |
| Roscoe Tanner | #789 | #4 | 0 | 2,158 | 595 | 298 | 66.6% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 17 |
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 | Roscoe Tanner | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1969 | 0–2 | 0.0% | — | 1,479 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 1971 | 23–13 | 63.9% | — | 1,769 | 0 | 0 | 1970 | 0–9 | 0.0% | — | 1,417 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 1972 | 76–25 | 75.2% | — | 1,991 | 0 | 6 | 1971 | 16–10 | 61.5% | — | 1,703 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1973 | 86–16 | 84.3% | #3 | 2,152 | 0 | 17 | 1972 | 29–14 | 67.4% | — | 1,911 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 1974 | 95–6 | 94.1% | #1 | 2,301 | 3 | 32 | 1973 | 45–30 | 60.0% | #24 | 1,812 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 1975 | 79–10 | 88.8% | #1 | 2,260 | 3 | 41 | 1974 | 66–28 | 70.2% | #14 | 1,959 | 0 | 2 |
| 23 | 1976 | 97–8 | 92.4% | #1 | 2,370 | 4 | 53 | 1975 | 65–24 | 73.0% | #9 | 1,965 | 0 | 5 |
| 24 | 1977 | 69–15 | 82.1% | #1 | 2,271 | 4 | 61 | 1976 | 70–28 | 71.4% | #11 | 2,012 | 0 | 9 |
| 25 | 1978 | 67–6 | 91.8% | #1 | 2,326 | 5 | 71 | 1977 | 52–30 | 63.4% | #15 | 1,880 | 1 | 11 |
| 26 | 1979 | 78–12 | 86.7% | #2 | 2,272 | 5 | 79 | 1978 | 59–24 | 71.1% | #11 | 1,935 | 1 | 13 |
| 27 | 1980 | 73–15 | 83.0% | #3 | 2,197 | 5 | 85 | 1979 | 61–19 | 76.2% | #5 | 2,025 | 1 | 15 |
| 28 | 1981 | 59–12 | 83.1% | #2 | 2,162 | 5 | 89 | 1980 | 42–16 | 72.4% | #13 | 1,993 | 1 | 16 |
| 29 | 1982 | 78–11 | 87.6% | #2 | 2,263 | 7 | 96 | 1981 | 51–22 | 69.9% | #12 | 1,901 | 1 | 17 |
| 30 | 1983 | 52–11 | 82.5% | #3 | 2,193 | 8 | 100 | 1982 | 20–17 | 54.1% | #43 | 1,779 | 1 | 17 |
| 31 | 1984 | 69–12 | 85.2% | #2 | 2,240 | 8 | 105 | 1983 | 16–13 | 55.2% | #36 | 1,872 | 1 | 17 |
| 32 | 1985 | 45–15 | 75.0% | #4 | 2,133 | 8 | 105 | 1984 | 3–11 | 21.4% | #249 | 1,679 | 1 | 17 |
| 33 | 1986 | 46–15 | 75.4% | #8 | 2,013 | 8 | 105 | 1985 | 0–1 | 0.0% | #794 | 1,661 | 1 | 17 |
| 34 | 1987 | 52–19 | 73.2% | #4 | 1,985 | 8 | 105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | 1988 | 40–11 | 78.4% | #7 | 2,020 | 8 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |