Guide Note:
James Scott Connors (known as "Jimmy") is a former American tennis champion. Jimmy was # 1 in the world for 160 consecutive weeks from 1974 to 1977. He was # 1 in the world for an additional 8 times during his career.
Fast Facts:
- Jimmy was born September 2, 1952 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
- He won eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles.
- He was the first male tennis player to win three Grand Slam singles titles on three different surfaces (hard court, grass and clay).
- In 1980, Jimmy Connors married model Patti McGuire. They have two children.
- He is the current coach of up and coming tennis player Andy Roddick.