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  1. James Scott Connors (born September 2, 1952), known universally as Jimmy Connors, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. He held the top Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking for a then-record 160 consecutive weeks from 1974 to 1977 and a career total of 268 weeks.

  2. May 15, 2024 · Jimmy Connors, American professional tennis player who was one of the leading competitors in the 1970s and early ’80s and was known for his intensity and aggressive play. During his career he won 109 singles championships and was ranked number one in the world for 106 consecutive weeks.

  3. The core of Connors’s career came from 1974 to 1978 when he won five major championships, appeared in six additional finals, and appeared in a record five-straight US Open finals (the first male player since Bill Tilden played in eight straight from 1918-25), winning titles in 1974, 1976, and 1978.

  4. May 20, 2023 · Jimmy Connors' top 10 moments from the US Open.Don't miss a moment of the US Open! Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/2Pdr81iThe US Open is the final Grand Slam o...

  5. Official tennis player profile of Jimmy Connors on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.

  6. Despite his countless accolades and achievements in tennis, Jimmy Connors believes that the sport didn't define him. Connors is considered among the greatest tennis players of all time.

  7. Having lost a first-rounder at Atlanta in 1996, he was the only player who had been on the ATP computer since its inception in 1973, latest ranking a not-too-shabby No. 1,304 at age 44, having been World No. 1 five straight years, 1974-78, an open era record until surpassed by Sampras' six, 1993-98.

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