Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sports_event
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bjørn_Borg
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
analyzed for years after.
|
| gptkbp:attendance |
20,000
|
| gptkbp:awards |
US Open trophy awarded to Connors.
runner-up trophy awarded to Borg. |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:CBS_Sports
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced future tennis matches.
|
| gptkbp:date |
September 12, 1976
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:US_Open
|
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
enthusiastic crowd.
|
| gptkbp:final_score |
6–4, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Connors_vs._Borg_in_1975
Connors vs. Borg in 1977 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:US_Open_1977_final
both players continued to dominate tennis. |
| gptkbp:highlights |
Borg's baseline play.
Borg's comeback in the second set. Connors' net play. Connors' strong serve. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Open Era
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the rise of American tennis.
showcased the rivalry between Connors and Borg. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
US Open 1976 final
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased popularity of tennis.
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remembered as a classic match.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Forest_Hills,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:loser |
gptkb:Björn_Borg
|
| gptkbp:match_type |
best of five sets
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage.
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
focused on endurance.
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
first US Open final played on grass since 1974.
|
| gptkbp:notable_series |
ended at 4 consecutive Grand Slam titles
|
| gptkbp:number_of_matches |
2 hours 30 minutes
Borg acknowledged Connors' skill. Connors expressed gratitude. break points converted. few double faults. high first serve percentage. high number of aces. long rallies. set points won. total games played. total points won. total sets played. total time on court. |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
US Open 1975 final
|
| gptkbp:rank |
World No. 1
World No. 2 |
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Carlos_Ramos
|
| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:final
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Connors'_first_US_Open_title
|
| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
both players praised each other.
|
| gptkbp:surface |
gptkb:garden
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
focused on aggression.
|
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Jimmy_Connors
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1976
|