Date of Birth: September 2, 1952
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
James Scott “Jimmy” Connors, born on September 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, is a retired American tennis player and former World No. 1. Known for his fiery demeanor and aggressive playing style, Connors revolutionized the game of tennis during the 1970s and 1980s. He won a record 109 ATP singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles titles. His career spanned over two decades, and he was known for his rivalries with other tennis greats like Björn Borg, John McEnroe, and Ivan Lendl. Connors began playing tennis at a young age under the guidance of his mother, Gloria Connors, who was herself a tennis pro. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but turned professional in 1972. His breakthrough year came in 1974 when he won three of the four Grand Slam singles titles (Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) and was barred from the French Open due to his association with World Team Tennis. After retiring from professional play, Connors transitioned into coaching and commentary. He coached several high-profile players, including Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova. His autobiography, “The Outsider,” was published in 2013, offering an in-depth look into his life and career.
5 Interesting Facts about Jimmy Connors
1. Jimmy Connors was ranked World No. 1 for a total of 268 weeks during his career.
2. He holds the record for the most singles titles in the Open Era with 109.
3. Connors won the US Open on three different surfaces: grass, clay, and hard courts.
4. He was the first male player to win the US Open five times in the Open Era.
5. Connors is one of the few players to have won Grand Slam titles in three different decades.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jimmy Connors
1. “I hate to lose more than I love to win.”
2. “Use your smile to change the world; don’t let the world change your smile.”
3. “Tennis was never work for me; tennis was fun. And the tougher the battle and the longer the match, the more fun I had.”
4. “I never threw in the towel. I never quit.”
5. “Experience is a great advantage. The problem is that when you get the experience, you’re too damned old to do anything about it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jimmy Connors’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Jimmy Connors has two children with his wife, Patti McGuire: a son named Brett Connors and a daughter named Aubree Connors.
Relevant Links
1. [Jimmy Connors – ATP Tour Profile](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jimmy-connors/c044/overview
2. [Jimmy Connors’ Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Connors
3. [Jimmy Connors on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0175156/
4. [Jimmy Connors’ Twitter](https://twitter.com/jimmyconnors
