American tennis player
Born: September 2, 1952
Jimmy Connors, born on September 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, is a former professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport’s history. Known for his fiery competitiveness, Connors revolutionized tennis with his aggressive baseline play and powerful two-handed backhand. He turned professional in 1972 and quickly rose to prominence, capturing his first Grand Slam title at the 1974 Australian Open. That same year, Connors dominated the sport, winning three of the four major titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open.
Over his career, Connors amassed 109 singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships. His 109 career titles remain a record in the Open Era. He also holds the record for most match wins on the ATP Tour, with 1,274 victories. Connors was ranked World No. 1 for 268 weeks, a record at the time.
Beyond his achievements, Connors’ fiery personality and intense rivalries, particularly with players like John McEnroe and Björn Borg, made him a fan favorite and a driving force in the popularization of tennis in the 1970s and 1980s. Connors retired from professional tennis in 1996 and remains an iconic figure in the sport.
Jimmy Connors’s 5 most popular quotes
- I hate to lose more than I love to win.
- I’ve been kicked in the teeth more times in tennis than the law ought to allow.
- But why should I read what somebody else thinks of my life when I know the real story?
- I always insist on my jeans being ironed. Is that a problem?
- No, like I said, my dad was never really part of the tennis. His involvement around what I did with the tennis and with my mom and my grandparents was really not a part of my life.
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