80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds

80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds

Trista - June 15, 2022

80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds
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74. Fire and Ice with McEnroe and Borg

The tennis match between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe in July 1980 became known as one of the greatest Wimbledon finals in history. Borg was the reigning tennis champion and won, and McEnroe was a relative newcomer who had charged his way up to the finals. Borg’s calm personality against McEnroe’s hot-headedness led to the competitors being known as Fire and Ice.

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