Jimmy Connors vs Aaron Krickstein in a five-set thriller | US Open 1991 Round 4

At the end of 1990, Jimmy Connors had wrist surgery. He came to the US Open in 1991 as a wildcard, ranked No. 174 in the world. Across an unforgettable Labor Day afternoon, Connors collided with fellow American Aaron Krickstein in the round of 16, and seldom if ever has a US Open audience been so enthralled over the course of a long match. That crowd in Louis Armstrong Stadium was riveted from beginning to end, and only a scant few were cheering for the earnest and likable Krickstein. Nearly everyone else was rooting unabashedly for Connors, who was orchestrating the fans with fist-pumping, imploring them to raise the level of their appreciation whenever he needed the psychological boost. Twitter: https://twitter.com/usta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTA/ Website: https://www.usta.com

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