Often called the greatest match ever, it featured a breathtaking 18–16 fourth-set tiebreaker that McEnroe won before Borg finally secured the match in the fifth set.
The pair met 14 times on the regular tour, ending with a perfectly even 7–7 record . Borg McEnroe
The rivalry between and John McEnroe is legendary in sports history, famously known as "Fire and Ice" due to their polar-opposite temperaments. While Borg was the stoic Swedish "Ice Man" with a resting heart rate of 29 bpm, McEnroe was the fiery, emotional American genius of the serve-and-volley. 🎾 Key Rivalry Facts Often called the greatest match ever, it featured