![]() It's no surprise that in Scandinavia, the film's title is truncated to Borg. His assured dramatisation weights affection and sympathy heavily in favour of the champion. ![]() More than 35 years later, the 1980 final remains one of the greatest matches played on the hallowed turf of SW19.ĭanish film-maker Janus Metz Pedersen immortalises this battle of fortitude and sweat-drenched resilience in Borg Vs McEnroe. The showdown – billed as Ice Man versus Super Brat – lasted almost four hours, including a titanic fourth-set tie break, and pushed both men to the limit of their physical and mental endurance. ![]() ![]() The Swede was aiming to win a fifth consecutive title on grass in front of a partisan crowd while the American wanted to silence doubters after his ill-tempered semi-final win over Jimmy Connors. ON SATURDAY July 5 1980, reigning Wimbledon men's champion and world number one Bjorn Borg faced hot-headed challenger and world number two John McEnroe on the Centre Court of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. ![]()
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