Won a record 109 career titles and eight majors, and reached the US Open semifinals at 39.
Active 1972–1996
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles Achievement | 8 | 33 |
| Weeks at No. 1 Dominance | 268 | 63 |
| Year-end No. 1 finishes Dominance | 5 | 63 |
| Career match win % Dominance | 82.4% | 98 |
| Most Slams in one season Peak | 3 | 100 |
| Seasons from first to last Slam Longevity | 10 | 56 |
| Career titles Longevity | 109 | 100 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: en.wikipedia.org, as of September 2026.
Connors accumulated 109 titles, 268 weeks at No. 1, five year-end No. 1 finishes and an unusually long 10-season Slam span. His longevity and combative style had a major effect on the sport's competitive culture, although his Slam total trails the players above him.
Impact 9/10 · Character 8/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
Connors displayed fiery longevity and crowd-pleasing resilience across two decades at the top. Evidence includes 8 Slams and a record 109 career titles.
Impact 8/10 · Character 6/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
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