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    James Scott Connors (born September 2, 1952) [2] 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. 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. Dec 9, 2020 · Jimmy Connors is a tennis legend. From his signature two-handed backhand to his on-court tirades, the Illinois native was a household name for decades. After his 1996 retirement, Connors dabbled in commentating and even tried coaching. But it didn’t take long for his fiery personality to get him in trouble.

  4. Sep 3, 2023 · Jimmy Connors enjoyed huge success in a career spanning over two decades. He won eight Major titles and a total of 109 titles on the ATP tour, a record that still stands. The American also won...

  5. On his resume of victories, Connors won the Masters Cup (ATP Finals) in 1977 over Björn Borg and two World Championship Tennis Finals in 1977 and 1980, defeating Dick Stockton and John McEnroe, respectively. He appeared in 26 Grand Prix Super Series finals in 17 years, winning 19 times.

  6. 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/2Pdr81i The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year and takes place at the...

  7. 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.

  8. May 4, 2013 · Jimmy Connors showed signs of obsessive compulsive disorder and ocular motor sensory deficit as a child, long before he realized they were serious problems.

  9. May 7, 2020 · Jimmy Connors rose to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings for the first time at the age of 21 on 29 July 1974, during the best year of his career. In that first stint, when he replaced Australia’s John Newcombe, he spent 160 weeks in top spot — a record for consecutive weeks that was not broken until 26 February 2007, in Roger Federer ’s run of ...

  10. The winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, Jimmy Connors is a former World No.1 tennis player who held the No. 1 ranking for 160 consecutive weeks from 29 July, 1974 to 22 August, 1977—a record in his era.

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