John McEnroe had many memorable run-ins with Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors over his decorated tennis career, but the ...

After Borg defeated Connors in the semis of the 1981 US Open, he led the rivalry, 15-8. The big surprise, though, came when Borg announced his retirement in January 1983 at the age of 26.

In addition to holding the men’s number one world ranking for 160 consecutive weeks (1974-77), he is known for his longevity, performing well later in his career against players like Björn Borg ...

Borg's Philadelphia Freedoms will play McEnroe's New York Sportimes on July 14 at Randall's Island in Manhattan. Connors hurt his knee, and Borg will appear in his first WTT match in 17 years.

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Jimmy Connors – 1978, 1981 No man in the Open Era has won more indoor titles than Connors, and the former world No 1 is a two-time former champion at this event.

Jimbo was referring to his nemesis Björn Borg, who dominated tennis between 1974 and 1981, winning 11 Grand Slam titles and beating Connors twice in the Wimbledon finals.