James Scott Connors, better known as Jimmy Connors, is an American tennis legend who dominated the tennis world in the 1970s and 1980s.
Through sheer determination and aggressive style of play, Connors became one of the most successful and well-known players in tennis history.
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- Full name: James Scott Connors
- Date of birth: September 2, 1952
- Age: 72
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Tennis player
- Height: 5’10” (1.78 m)
- Parents: James Sr. and Gloria Connors
- Siblings: John Connors and Chris Connors
- Spouse: Patty McGuire (m. 1979)
- Children: Brett Connors and Aubree Connors
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $30 million
Early life and education
Jimmy Connors was born on September 2, 1952 in Belleville, Illinois. His father, James Connors, was a butcher and his mother, Gloria, was a homemaker. Connors had two older brothers, John and Chris.
Connors began playing tennis at age 3, and by age 10 he had won several junior tournaments. He attended St. Therese’s High School in Decatur, Illinois, where he excelled in tennis and basketball.
In 1972, at the age of 19, Connors turned professional. He rose quickly and won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 1974.
personal life
In 1979, Jimmy Connors married former Playboy model Patty McGuire and had two children, Brett and Aubrey. The family lived in Santa Barbara, California.
Prior to marrying McGuire, Connors was engaged to former Miss World Marjorie Wallace from 1976 to 1977. In addition, he had a well-known relationship with women’s tennis legend Chris Evert from 1974 to 1975.
Profession
Jimmy Connors’ tennis career spanned more than two decades and he was highly successful, winning eight Grand Slam singles titles, including five U.S. Open titles, two Wimbledon titles and one Australian Open title.
He enjoyed a successful professional career from 1970 to 1996, winning 109 singles titles during that time, including an unprecedented eight U.S. Open titles.
Connors held the ATP rankings for a record 160 consecutive weeks between 1974 and 1977, and for a total of 268 weeks during his career.
He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1998. Connors was known for his aggressive style of play and powerful baseline hitting. He was also a skilled volleyer and had a strong serve.
Awards
- Eight Grand Slam singles titles
- 109 singles titles
- 16 doubles titles
- Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (1998)
net worth
Jimmy Connors has an estimated net worth of $30 million, which he accumulated as a tennis player.
dispute
Jimmy Connors was involved in controversy several times during his career. In 1974, he was banned from Wimbledon for refusing to play in his match against Ilie Nastase. In 1981, he was fined for using foul language during a match.
Connors’ ex-girlfriend, Chris Evert, has also accused him of domestic violence. Evert claimed that Connors physically abused her during their relationship in the 1970s. Connors has denied the allegations.
social media
- Instagram: @jimmyconnors
- Twitter: @JimmyConnors1
