Match facts
Los Angeles 1972PlayersAt the time of the match
| Jimmy Connors | Manuel Orantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | - | - |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | - | - |
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Age | 19 | 23 |
| Plays | Left | Left |
| Height | 178 cm | 178 cm |
| 1972 season | 72 - 25 | 73 - 21 |
| Surface record | 1279 - 302 (80.9%) | 745 - 307 (70.8%) |
| Career record | 1279 - 302 (80.9%) | 745 - 307 (70.8%) |
Head-to-head15 meetings
1979-05-28 · Roland Garros · Clay
Jimmy Connors4-66-16-36-1Round of 16Manuel Orantes 1979-02-20 · Dorado Beach · Hard
Jimmy Connors6-36-1Round RobinManuel Orantes 1978-08-07 · Indianapolis · Clay
Jimmy Connors7-56-1SemifinalManuel Orantes 1978-01-04 · Masters · Carpet
Jimmy Connors6-26-3Round RobinManuel Orantes 1977-08-31 · US Open · Clay
Jimmy Connors6-26-46-3QuarterfinalManuel Orantes 1977-08-08 · Indianapolis · Clay
Manuel Orantes6-16-3FinalJimmy Connors Road in Los Angeles1972
Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors4-66-16-2Round of 32Juan GisbertJimmy Connors6-37-6Round of 16Manuel OrantesJimmy Connors6-76-27-6QuarterfinalCliff RicheyAndres Gimeno6-31-66-1SemifinalJimmy Connors Manuel Orantes
Manuel Orantes4-67-67-6Round of 32Jim OsborneJimmy Connors6-37-6Round of 16Manuel Orantes