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 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 35,587 | $2,000,000 | 1,177$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 25,847 | $155,000 | 92$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 6,786 | $400,000 | 295$ |
| Totals | 3 | 113,412,488 | 68,220 | $2,555,000 | 1,564$ |
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Israel:
Jimmy Connors was known for his fierce competitiveness and rivalries in tennis.
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Ukraine:
Jimmy Connors faced Arthur Ashe in the Wimbledon final of 1975.
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Italy:
Adriano Panatta describes his experience playing against Jimmy Connors, noting his difficult personality.
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United States:
Jimmy Connors was Ashe's heavily favored opponent and the defending champion at Wimbledon.
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Switzerland:
Jimmy Connors was a rival of Arthur Ashe and is known for his significant achievements in tennis.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Connors was the defending champion whom Arthur Ashe defeated in the Wimbledon Men's final.
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Israel:
Jimmy Connors was Arthur Ashe's rival, known for his competitive spirit in tennis.
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United States:
Jimmy Connors was one of the American men who dominated the tennis world at Wimbledon in the 70s and 80s.
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Serbia:
Jimmy Connors was also invited to Nađa Komaneči's wedding, showcasing his prominence in sports.
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Ghana:
Djokovic is only the third man - after Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) - to clock up the century in the Open era.
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