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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

McEnroe Rises, Only to Lose

McEnroe Rises, Only to Lose

John McEnroe gets up during his draining five-set 1980 match with Bjorn Borg. McEnroe was able to win the crucial fourth set tiebraker 18-16, but Bjorg held on to win the fifth set, 8-6.

In this photo: John McEnroe

Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1980