6.1K views · 155 reactions | Beloved in New York, Jimmy Connors always played his best tennis where the lights shined brightest. 1982 was no exception as he found himself up against Ivan Lendl, who had defeated 3-time defending champion John McEnroe a day earlier, in the semifinals. Connors defeated Lendl in four sets to win his fourth #USOpen title, much to the crowds delight. | US Open Tennis Championships | Facebook

Jimmy Connors & John McEnroe always brought fireworks to their US Open encounters. | US Open Tennis Championships

⚡⚡ The rush… the thrill… the immediate gratification received on the biggest stage in the tennis world… My man Jimmy Connors has seen and experienced IT ALL → apple.co/insideofyou Listen as we discussed the differences in thrills received from acting on a set versus competing in a sport... And how in one way or another, we’re all chasing that “same thing.” . . . #insideofyou #podcast #michaelrosenbaum #smallville #interview #funny #jimmyconnors #jamesconnors #connors #atp #tennis #madridopen #sp