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Björn Borg (11 Major singles titles, world No.1 for 109 weeks; pictured in 1991) The Borg–McEnroe rivalry was a tennis rivalry between Björn Borg and John McEnroe, who met 14 times on the regular tour and 22 times in total between November 1978 and April 1981. Their head-to-head was even at 7–7. [1]
Aug 28, 2021 · The two played each other just 14 times but created one of the greatest and still-talked-about rivalries in the history of tennis. John McEnroe, left, and Bjorn Borg in 1980 at Wimbledon before ...
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The 1980 Wimbledon Championships Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the gentlemen's singles tournament at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships. After 3 hours and 53 minutes of play, the four-time defending champion Björn Borg defeated John McEnroe 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7 (16–18), 8–6 to win the match.
- Peter Harvey
- The Championships, Wimbledon
- Saturday, 5 July 1980
Jun 20, 2022 · Bjorn Borg d. John McEnroe 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (16), 8-6 1980 Wimbledon men’s final. The 1980 Wimbledon men’s final made tennis history even before a ball was hit.
Jul 2, 2015 · Borg and McEnroe—righty vs. lefty, defender vs. attacker, ice vs. fire, machine vs. mad genius, civilization vs. its discontents—was a rivalry made in tennis heaven. ... The English may not ...
Jun 12, 2011 · Bjorn Borg, left, beat John McEnroe, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (16), 8-6, in a moment of court magic. Ron Frehm/ Associated Press. By Neil Amdur. June 11, 2011. Bjorn Borg was conspicuously absent from ...
