Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is a former American professional tennis player who was active from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. Known for his aggressive playing style and fiery personality, Connors won eight Grand Slam singles titles and is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 268 weeks, the longest in men's tennis history, and was the first player to surpass $1 million in career earnings. Connors was also notable for his longevity in the sport, competing at a high level into his 40s. After retiring from professional play, he served as a coach and commentator, continuing to influence the game.
Born on Sep 02, 1952 (73 years old)
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North Macedonia:
Jimmy Connors holds the record for the most titles with 109.
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Lithuania:
Jimmy Connors is mentioned in relation to the group of players in the ATP Finals.
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Lithuania:
Jimmy Connors is noted for holding the record with 109 career titles.
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France:
Jimmy Connors holds the record for the most titles with 109.
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Argentina:
Novak Djokovic is eight titles away from Jimmy Connors' record of 109 trophies.
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San Marino:
Jimmy Connors is the namesake of the group that includes Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
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North Macedonia:
Jimmy Connors is mentioned as the only player to surpass Federer's total match wins.
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Argentina:
Björn Borg mentioned that he competed against Jimmy Connors during his time in tennis.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Connors launched the senior Champions tour, which was a turning point in Björn Borg's recovery.
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Ecuador:
Jimmy Connors was a young compatriot of Arthur Ashe who faced him in the Wimbledon final.
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