Why compare Björn Borg and John McEnroe?

The rivalry between Borg and McEnroe reached its peak during the iconic 1980 Wimbledon final, a match that is often regarded as one of the greatest in tennis history, highlighting their contrasting personalities and styles.

Björn Borg

Key numbers

  • Career Singles Record654–140
  • Winning Percentage82.4%
  • Grand Slam Final Appearances11
  • Career Doubles Titles4
  • Davis Cup Wins1

Top honours

  • Grand Slam Singles Titles11 titles (6 French Open, 5 Wimbledon)
  • ATP Player of the Year1976-1980
  • ITF World Champion1978-1980
  • Career Titles66 titles
  • Highest ATP RankingNo. 1 (23 August 1977)
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John McEnroe

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Key numbers

  • Career Singles Record883–198
  • Career Doubles Record530–103
  • Total Career Titles155
  • Best Single-Season Win Rate82–3 in 1984
  • Total Prize MoneyUS$12,552,132

Top honours

  • Grand Slam Singles Titles7 (1979, 1980, 1981, 1984 at US Open; 1981, 1983, 1984 at Wimbledon)
  • Grand Slam Doubles Titles9 (including multiple wins at US Open and Wimbledon)
  • Davis Cup Titles5 (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1992)
  • ATP Player of the Year3 times (1981, 1983, 1984)
  • ITF World Champion3 times (1981, 1983, 1984)