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Jimmy Connors vs Arthur Ashe
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Jimmy Connors United States · 1952– 50% · #17 in the world
- Arthur Ashe United States · 1943–1993 50% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe: 50% each. Arthur Ashe is #16 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking and Jimmy Connors #17; among the 35 from the United States, they are #8 and #9.
Side by side
| Jimmy Connors | Arthur Ashe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #16 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1952 | 1943 |
| Grand Slam titles | 8 | 3 |