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  1. Connors reached the final of the US Open in five straight years from 1974 through 1978, winning three times with each win being on a different surface ( 1974 on grass, 1976 on clay and 1978 on hard). He reached the final of Wimbledon four out of five years during his peak ( 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1978 ).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Sep 3, 2023 · Where is Jimmy Connors now? Connors married former Playboy model Patti McGuire in 1979. They are parents to two kids, son Brett and daughter Aubree. The family lives in Santa Barbara,...

  5. 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...

  6. With 2024 marking the 20th anniversary of Jimmy Connors' best season on the ATP tour, he looked back at that campaign with fondness and stated that it made him hungry for more success.

  7. 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.

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