Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is an American former tennis champion who won eight major singles titles, reached world No. 1, and holds the Open Era record of 109 singles titles.
Career
Connors won eight major singles championships, including five US Open titles, two Wimbledon titles, and the 1974 Australian Open. He spent 268 weeks ranked world No. 1 and holds the Open Era record for 109 singles titles. The Hall of Fame describes him as a relentless competitor who brought unusual intensity to the court.
Record and legacy
Connors played at the highest level for more than two decades and reached the 1991 US Open semifinals at age 39. His left-handed two-handed backhand and public connection with the US Open crowd became defining parts of his career. The International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted him in 1998.