Jimmy Connors

Jimmy Connors is a former professional tennis player who turned pro in 1972 and played in more than 401 tournaments. Known for his bad boy behavior and two-fisted backhand, Connors never officially retired from the game and remains ranked in the ATP system.Tennis Fame: James Scott Connors

On November 26, 2008, Connors was charged with a misdemeanor for his involvement in an altercation while attending a basketball game between North Carolina and UC Santa Barbara.ESPN.com: Connors charged with misdemeanor after arrest (November 26, 2008)

Connors was arrested in Santa Barbara, California, on November 21, 2008, for refusing to comply with an officer's order to vacate an area. He was later released on his own recognizance.SI.com: Jimmy Connors arrested in Santa Barbara CNN: Tennis great Connors arrested and released (November 22, 2008)

Jimmy Connors won his first title in 1972 in Jacksonville, Florida. He won Wimbledon twice, in 1974 and 1982, and the Australian Open in 1974. Connors continued on to win five championships at the U.S. Open, but in 1990, faced a career downfall due to an injured left wrist. It wasn't until after surgery that Connors returned to the tennis scene, playing fourteen tournaments in 1991 and reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open that year.Tennis Fame: James Scott Connors

"Tennis was never work for me, tennis was fun. And the tougher the battle and the longer the match, the more fun I had. To go and beat somebody 6-2 6-2 6-2 was fun, but to beat somebody 7-6 in the fifth, to walk off after playing somebody for four hours and 48 minutes when you've left every ounce of blood on the court, every ounce of everything, was the ultimate."—Jimmy ConnorsTimes Online: The Big Interview: Jimmy Connors

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Tennis
• Career Stats
  • Height: 5'10
  • Weight: 155 lbs
  • Years Pro: 26

• 1973: Won Wimbledon in doubles

• 1974: Won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open (tennis)

• 1975: Won U.S. Open (tennis) in doubles

• 1976: Won the U.S. Open (tennis)

• 1978: Won the U.S. Open (tennis)

• 1982: Won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open (tennis)

• 1983: Won the U.S. Open (tennis)

• 1988: Won the Sovran Bank Tennis Classic

• 1998: Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame