Borg praises deceased rival and celebrates his glory”a competition that can never be forgotten”

Bjorn Borg, the Swedish tennis legend, has praised his longtime rival, John McEnroe,, saying that their rivalry brought out the best in him and pushed him to new heights. Borg also went on to say that he considers McEnroe to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, even surpassing some of the modern players.

“In my opinion, John McEnroe was a more complete player than many of the top players today,” Borg said in a recent interview. “He had a level of athleticism, skill, and mental toughness that is hard to match. Our rivalry was one of the most intense and competitive in tennis history, and it brought out the best in both of us.” Borg’s praise for McEnroe is a testament to the enduring respect and admiration between two of tennis’ all-time greats.