I thought it interesting that Jimbo Fan found me assigning equality to Connors and his first and greatest rival, Bjorn Borg. That I did so was partly because of the timing of the book's publication.

The following year, 1976, was a great yardstick for two things: Borg’s rapid progress and Connors’ unyielding spirit. In what may have been the best four-set final in Open era history ...

The 1977 defeat to Borg was an exceptional match, with Connors rallying from 0-4 in the fifth set to tie before the Swede won the final two games. It wasn't until 1982 that Connors would win his ...

Favourite all-time tennis match? This would have to be up there. The ice-cool Swedish champion Bjorn Borg against the brash John McEnroe who was snapping at his heels for the crown of the world's best ...

Wednesday January 29, 2025 Jannik Sinner is off to a pulsating start as the World No.1. The Italian has won 47 of his initial ...

It can't be true, but it is. He's got more Grand Slams than McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and Ivan Lendl, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall. You name them, and he has beaten them, at least in the ...