What is Jimmy Connors' Net Worth?
Jimmy Connors is a retired American tennis player with a net worth of $30 million. Over his illustrious career, Connors secured eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles. Remarkably, he held the top ranking for a record 160 consecutive weeks and for a total of 268 weeks throughout his career.
Connors won 17 Grand Prix Super Series titles and was the first male player in the Open Era to be ranked No. 1 for over five years and more than 200 weeks. His career was marked by his innovative two-handed backhand and his intense rivalries.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born in 1952 in Belleville, Illinois, Jimmy Connors grew up in East St. Louis, where he was coached by his mother and grandmother. At age nine, he participated in his first US Championship. In 1968, he moved to Southern California for advanced coaching by Pancho Segura. Connors twice won the Junior Orange Bowl and secured his first adult victory at the Pacific Southwest Open. While attending UCLA, he won the NCAA singles title in 1971.
Professional Career Peak
Connors turned professional in 1972 and quickly made a mark by winning his first tournament at the Jacksonville Open. In 1974, he dominated tennis with a 99-4 record, winning the Australian Open, the US Open, and Wimbledon. Despite being barred from the French Open due to his association with World Team Tennis, he continued to excel.
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Connors faced many legendary rivals, including Arthur Ashe, whom he defeated to win the US Pro Singles in 1973. He won the WCT Finals in 1980 and Wimbledon in 1982, defeating John McEnroe. He continued to succeed through the mid-80s, winning the US Open in 1983 and reaching numerous finals.
In 1991, at the age of 39, Connors had an extraordinary comeback, reaching the US Open semifinals. He retired in 1996 after an impressive career.
Career Earnings
Throughout his career, Connors earned $8.6 million in prize money and tens of millions more from endorsements.
Major Rivals
Connors had rivalries with many tennis greats, including Björn Borg, Ilie Năstase, Manuel Orantes, and Guillermo Vilas. Later in his career, he faced fierce competition from younger players like John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl.
Other Distinctions
Connors holds a male record of 109 singles titles and reached at least the semifinals in 31 Grand Slam Singles events. He won the US Open on grass, clay, and hard courts—a unique achievement. In 1998, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Personal Life and Business Interests
Connors was engaged to fellow tennis star Chris Evert from 1974 to 1975. He later married Playboy model Patti McGuire in 1979. The couple has two children, Brett and Aubree, and resides in Santa Barbara, California.
In the 90s, Connors invested in Argosy Gaming Company with his brother. In 2018, he became an advisor for LiveWire Ergogenic, Inc.
Real Estate
In June 2021, Connors listed his Montecito, California mansion for $9.5 million but ultimately removed it. The property is now likely worth over $12 million.
