Word was that Björn Borg was going to be fantastic “someday.” But, at 17 years old, the eventual 11-time Major champion wasn’t interested in someday. With a little belief in himself and playing his own game, Borg made sure the tennis world knew he’d arrived. Stan Smith recalls his introduction to the Swedish great on clay. #TennisWorthy | International Tennis Hall of Fame

The legendary showdowns between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe at Wimbledon in 1980 and 1981 are some of tennis history’s most iconic moments. Their rivalry brought unmatched glamour and excitement to the sport.  Watch Gods of Tennis tonight at 9 p.m. on WUCF! | WUCF TV | Facebook

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🎾On July 4, 1981 in a classic matchup, John McEnroe defeated his rival, the 5-time defending champion Björn Borg in the final, 4–6, 7–6(7–1), 7–6(7–4), 6–4, to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the Wimbledon Championships. Borg was attempting to equal William Renshaw's 6th consecutive Wimbledon title and Roy Emerson's all-time record of 12 Grand Slam titles. It was McEnroe’s third career Grand Slam title and his 1st Wimbledon title.🎾 | Davenport Sports Network