Jimmy Connors

Jimmy Connors is an American former professional tennis player who later worked as an author, commentator and coach. He was ranked world number one in men's singles for 268 weeks, the fifth most of all time, and finished as the year-end number one five times. Known for fiery competitiveness, he holds three prominent Open Era records, 109 titles, 1,557 matches played and 1,274 match wins. His titles include eight singles majors, five US Opens, two Wimbledons and one Australian Open, and three year-end championships. In 1974 he won three majors in a calendar year, but he was not permitted to enter the fourth, the French Open. His playing career ended in 1996.