John McEnroe vs Jimmy Connors
John McEnroe vs Jimmy Connors: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors?
The intense rivalry with Connors featured multiple memorable matches, including their semifinal clashes at major tournaments, showcasing contrasting styles and personalities.
John McEnroe
Key numbers
- Career Singles Record883–198
- Career Doubles Record530–103
- Total Career Titles155
- Best Single-Season Win Rate82–3 in 1984
- Total Prize MoneyUS$12,552,132
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles7 (1979, 1980, 1981, 1984 at US Open; 1981, 1983, 1984 at Wimbledon)
- Grand Slam Doubles Titles9 (including multiple wins at US Open and Wimbledon)
- Davis Cup Titles5 (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1992)
- ATP Player of the Year3 times (1981, 1983, 1984)
- ITF World Champion3 times (1981, 1983, 1984)
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Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.