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Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 1
Gael Monfils matches Jimmy Connors with U.S. Open win on 40th birthday

Gael Monfils matches Jimmy Connors with U.S. Open win on 40th birthday

Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a milestone win in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York. The Frenchman downed Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 to become the first player to win a U.S.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 31
'We don't like each other' - John McEnroe admits bitter feelings mixed with respect and admiration towards Jimmy Connors

'We don't like each other' - John McEnroe admits bitter feelings mixed with respect and admiration towards Jimmy Connors

Between 1977 and 1991, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors enjoyed some thrilling contests in what was a compelling rivalry. Years after the pair of them both retired, that same tense feelings were still clear between the two with McEnroe confirming that they do not like each other, but have a whole load of respect for each other.

Tennis News / HITC / March 22
Marin Cilic joins Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors in exclusive club by matching rare Miami feat

Marin Cilic joins Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors in exclusive club by matching rare Miami feat

In a welcome return to form, Marin Cilic rolled back the years at the Miami Open, taking down Brandon Nakashima in three sets. After beating former Masters champion Alexei Popyrin in the first round, Cilic came back from a set down to overcome 27th seed, Nakashima.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Can you name every Women's U.S. Open tennis champion of the Open Era beginning in 1968?

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 18
'I don’t like people going round saying ‘he should quit’' - Jimmy Connors stands up for Novak Djokovic as he takes dig at critics

'I don’t like people going round saying ‘he should quit' - Jimmy Connors stands up for Novak Djokovic as he takes dig at critics

Novak Djokovic is still going strong in tennis. The 38-year-old continues to be recognised as one of the best players in the world. While he is not competing regularly with the absolute best, the quality is still on show for many.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / February 4
Jimmy Connors Doesn’t Hold Back: Is Aryna Sabalenka Missing the 'Killer Instinct' to be a Legend?

Jimmy Connors Doesn’t Hold Back: Is Aryna Sabalenka Missing the 'Killer Instinct' to be a Legend?

Tennis can be an incredibly cruel sport. You can dominate for two weeks, blasting opponents off the court with sheer power, only to have everything unravel in the few hours that matter most.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 22
Jimmy Connors opens up on rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Jimmy Connors opens up on rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Jimmy Connors claimed that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are head and shoulders above everyone else in the ATP as of the 2025 season The Tennis legend

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 6
Explained: Nitto ATP Finals 2025 groups, players, and more

Explained: Nitto ATP Finals 2025 groups, players, and more

The Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg groups for the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 are out, consisting of four players each The Jimmy Connors group has Carlos Alcaraz,

Tennis News / SportsInfo / October 30
10 ATP stars with most singles titles in their careers

10 ATP stars with most singles titles in their careers

Jimmy Connors is the Men's Singles Player with the most titles to his name (109) The legendary duo of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are second and third

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 23
'Right now it feels like he has very little': Jimmy Connors picks out major flaw in Jannik Sinner's rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

'Right now it feels like he has very little': Jimmy Connors picks out major flaw in Jannik Sinner's rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

On the latest episode of Advantage Connors, Jimmy Connors and his son Brett dove deep into the most compelling rivalry in men’s tennis right now: Carlos Alcaraz versus Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 23
'That's a big difference from, from then': Jimmy Connors highlights big change he noticed in women's tennis during US Open

'That's a big difference from, from then': Jimmy Connors highlights big change he noticed in women's tennis during US Open

Former world number one Jimmy Connors has highlighted one of the major differences between women’s tennis now and how it was during his playing days. The 73-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest American players in the history of men’s tennis, having won as many as eight Grand Slam titles.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 23
Tennis Legends - Jimmy Connors: The record breaking American and final bastion on Novak Djokovic's quest for GOAT status

Tennis Legends - Jimmy Connors: The record breaking American and final bastion on Novak Djokovic's quest for GOAT status

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have separated themselves from the rest in terms of Grand Slams won. One record this holy trinity of tennis failed to secure was the most ATP Singles Titles won.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 8, 2025
'That is the only thing that worries me' - Jimmy Connors voices concern over Novak Djokovic's title chances at the US Open

'That is the only thing that worries me' - Jimmy Connors voices concern over Novak Djokovic's title chances at the US Open

With the 2025 US Open only a few weeks away, former World No.1 Novak Djokovic was backed to win the title by tennis great Jimmy Connors. However, the retired ATP star has expressed sone new concerns as the final Grand Slam of the season draws closer.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 1, 2025
'He is the older player on the circuit now' - Jimmy Connors has advise for Novak Djokovic on preparations for the US Open

'He is the older player on the circuit now' - Jimmy Connors has advise for Novak Djokovic on preparations for the US Open

With the 2025 US Open only a few weeks away, several top tennis stars are taking measures to ensure they are in the best shape for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 16, 2025
'He gave up too easily': Jimmy Connors blasts Carlos Alcaraz's attitude in Wimbledon final

'He gave up too easily': Jimmy Connors blasts Carlos Alcaraz's attitude in Wimbledon final

Jimmy Connors criticized Carlos Alcaraz for his performance in the Wimbledon final. Despite winning the first set against rival Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz watched as the Italian World No.

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Tennis News / HITC / July 15, 2025
Jimmy Connors points out a pre-final routine from Carlos Alcaraz that he wouldn’t have done

Jimmy Connors points out a pre-final routine from Carlos Alcaraz that he wouldn’t have done

Carlos Alcaraz could not replicate his Roland Garros success at Wimbledon, losing to Jannik Sinner in the final. The Spaniard, who had also lost to Sinner at SW19 in 2022, could not make his trademark drop shots count against the Italian’s speed and precision.

Tennis News / ESPN / July 13, 2025

A little-told-tale of Arthur Ashe, Roscoe Tanner and Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon 1975

Roscoe Tanner told ESPN about the advice Arthur Ashe gave him the same year Ashe went on to win -- and it didn't work.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2024
An epic temper tantrum highlighted Day 6 of the French Open

An epic temper tantrum highlighted Day 6 of the French Open

Day 6 of the French Open had its fair share of action, but the true standout was a John McEnroe-like freak-out from one of the top players in the world.

Matteo Arnaldi flusters sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev in Paris
Rublev speaks out after he couldn't control his frustration
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise into the round of 16 at French Open
John McEnroe speaks highly of 'complete talent' Carlos Alcaraz
French Open competitor withdraws after hurting foot in embarrassing way

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