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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

2. Borg Defeats McEnroe, July 5, 1980

2. Borg Defeats McEnroe, July 5, 1980

Bjorn Borg drops to his knees in relief after defeating John McEnroe, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 8-6. Bjorg earned his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title in a match that included a legendary 22-minute fourth set tiebreaker and is considered one of the greatest tennis matches ever played, anywhere.

In this photo: Bjorn Borg

Photo: Rob Taggart/Getty Images

Jul 05, 1980
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