109K views · 2.2K reactions | What an angle to finish   Behind door No.13, it's Bjorn Borg getting the better of his old rival Jimmy Connors... #Wimbledon #AdventCalendar | Wimbledon | Facebook

🎾On July 2, 1977 Bjorn Borg successfully defended his title, defeating Jimmy Connors in the final, 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title in the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. It was Borg’s 2nd consecutive Wimbledon title and 4th Grand Slam title overall.🎾 | Davenport Sports Network

6.1K views · 155 reactions | Beloved in New York, Jimmy Connors always played his best tennis where the lights shined brightest. 1982 was no exception as he found himself up against Ivan Lendl, who had defeated 3-time defending champion John McEnroe a day earlier, in the semifinals. Connors defeated Lendl in four sets to win his fourth #USOpen title, much to the crowds delight. | US Open Tennis Championships | Facebook

4.3K views · 92 reactions | Best of enemies #OnThisDay in 1982 Jimmy Connors beat John McEnroe to claim his 2nd of 3 titles at The Queens Club  How does this rivalry compare to modern day match-ups? | LTA - Tennis For Britain | Facebook