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Jimmy Connors
Winning eight major singles titles and sustaining one of tennis’s longest elite careers.
Three majors · Wimbledon again
- Born
- 2 September 1952
- Birthplace
- East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
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Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is an American former tennis player whose aggressive returns and competitive intensity made him a central figure of the Open Era.
Early life
Family coaches
His mother Gloria and grandmother Bertha taught him tennis.
California development
He later trained with Pancho Segura and played college tennis at UCLA.
Career
- 1972
Professional career
He established himself on the tour after college.
- 1974
Dominant season
He won three major singles titles and reached world number one.
- 1980s
Sustained rivalry
He remained a major contender against younger champions.
- 1990s
Late career
He continued competing before moving into commentary and coaching.
Achievements
Three majors
He won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
Wimbledon again
He defeated John McEnroe in five sets.
US Open semi-final
At 39, he made a celebrated run in New York.
Beyond tennis
Coaching
He later worked with Andy Roddick.
Writing
His autobiography The Outsider appeared in 2013.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Official career history and recognition ↗Photo: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
