Jimmy Connors Biography

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NAME: James Scott Connors
OCCUPATION: Tennis Player
BIRTH DATE: September 02, 1952 (Age: 59)
PLACE OF BIRTH: East St. Louis, Illinois
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo

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Known for his aggressive play and fiery temper, tennis player Jimmy Connors won three grand-slam tournaments in 1974, U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon.

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Jimmy Connors was born Sept. 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Ill. In 1974 he won three grand-slam tennis tournaments, U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon, but was barred from the French Open. Known for his aggressive play and fiery temper, he won the Wimbledon and U.S. doubles titles in 1975, the Wimbledon singles in 1982, and the U.S. singles in 1976, 1978, 1982, and 1983.

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(born Sept. 2, 1952, East St. Louis, Ill., U.S.) U.S. tennis player. In 1974 he won three grand-slam tournaments (U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon) but was barred from the French Open because he had joined World Team Tennis. Known for his aggressive play and fiery temper, Connors won the Wimbledon and U.S. doubles (with Ilie Nastase) titles in 1975, the Wimbledon singles in 1982, and the U.S. singles in 1976, 1978, 1982, and 1983.