“I had true rivalries. Not only did I want to beat my opponent, but I didn't want to let him up, either. I had a rivalry with Mac, Lendl, Borg. Everybody knew there was tension between us, on court and off. That's what's really ingrained in my mind: 'This is real. This isn't a soft rivalry.' There were no hugs and kisses.”
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Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player born on September 2, 1952. He is one of the most successful tennis players of the 20th century, having won numerous Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. more
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