It was Newcombe’s home tournament, and for him, the No. 1-ranked Connors was the draw. Then the Australian won. By Cindy Shmerler The greatest day in tennis? Sept. 8, 1984, with its 165 games played ...
He won Wimbledon over the favored Jimmy Connors, who was not only suing the ATP, but also Ashe himself. By Cindy Shmerler It was Newcombe’s home tournament, and for him, the No. 1-ranked Connors was ...