Origins & Early Life

James Scott Connors (born September 2, 1952) is an American former professional tennis player as well as an author, a tennis commentator, and a coach. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 268 weeks (fifth-most of all time), and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Known for his fiery competitiveness, Connors holds three prominent Open Era men's singles records: 109 titles, 1,557 matches played, and 1,274 match wins. His titles include eight singles majors (an Open Era joint-record five US Opens, two Wimbledons, and one Australian Open) and three year-end championships. In 1974, he became the second man in the Open Era to win three major titles in a calendar year; he was not permitted to participate in the fourth, the French Open. His playing career ended in 1996. Born September 2, 1952, Connors grew up in East St.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Louis, Illinois, just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised Catholic. During his childhood, he was coached and trained by his mother Gloria and grandmother Bertha. His father, Jim Connors, was a toll bridge operator. His paternal grandfather, John Connors...

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