Born : 1952 in Belleville, Illinois. Over a long career, Connors matured from a fiery teenager to an elder statesman A 110% trier, he used his tremendous speed to chase down "ungettable" shots. He complemented a good serve with powerful two-handed groundstrokes. In 1974 he won three of the four grand slams.

Important Tournament Victories

1972:
Cincinnati
San Jose
Queens
1973:
Wimbledon: Men`s Doubles
Los Angeles
1974:
Wimbledon: Singles
US Open: Singles
Australian Open: Singles
US Clay Court Indianapolis
Los Angeles
ATP World No1
1975:
US Open: Men`s Doubles
ATP World No1
1976:
US Open: Singles
US Clay Court Indianapolis
Washington
ATP World No1
1977:
WCT Winner
Masters Winner
ATP World No1
1978:
US Open: Singles
US Clay Court Indianapolis
Rotterdam
Memphis
Washington
Davis Cup
ATP World No1
1979:
US Clay Court Indianapolis
Memphis
Davis Cup
1980:
WCT Winner
1981:
Rotterdam
Davis Cup
1982:
Wimbledon: Singles
US Open: Singles
Queens
Los Angeles
Davis Cup
1983:
US Open: Singles
Memphis
Davis Cup
1984:
Memphis
Los Angeles
1985:
1986:
1987:
1988:
Washington