Match facts
Pepsi Grand Slam 1979PlayersAt the time of the match
| Bjorn Borg | Jimmy Connors | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at event | #2 | #1 |
| Ranking points | - | - |
| Seed | - | - |
| Country | SWE | USA |
| Age | 23 | 26 |
| Plays | Right | Left |
| Height | 180 cm | 178 cm |
| 1979 season | 80 - 7 | 78 - 13 |
| Clay record | 283 - 49 (85.2%) | 208 - 62 (77%) |
| Career record | 654 - 146 (81.8%) | 1279 - 302 (80.9%) |
Head-to-head23 meetings
1981-09-01 · US Open · Hard
Bjorn Borg6-27-56-4SemifinalJimmy Connors 1981-06-22 · Wimbledon · Grass
Bjorn Borg0-64-66-36-06-4SemifinalJimmy Connors 1981-01-14 · Masters · Carpet
Bjorn Borg6-46-76-3SemifinalJimmy Connors 1980-02-19 · WCT Invitational · Carpet
Bjorn Borg6-36-1Round RobinJimmy Connors 1980-01-09 · Masters · Carpet
Bjorn Borg3-66-37-6Round RobinJimmy Connors 1979-12-04 · WCT Challenge Cup · Carpet
Bjorn Borg6-46-22-66-4FinalJimmy Connors Road in Pepsi Grand Slam1979
Bjorn Borg
Bjorn Borg6-36-3SemifinalGuillermo VilasBjorn Borg6-26-3FinalJimmy Connors Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors6-36-4SemifinalJohn McEnroeBjorn Borg6-26-3FinalJimmy Connors