[1] Their on-court rivalry was highlighted by their contrasting temperaments and playing styles: the Swede Borg was known for his cool and emotionless demeanor on court, while the American McEnroe was famed for his court-side tantrums.
At the start of the final McEnroe was booed by the crowd as he entered Centre Court following his heated exchanges with officials during his semi-final clash with Jimmy Connors.
This time it was the American who prevailed and defeated Borg to end the Swede's run of 41 straight match victories at the All England Club.
At the US Open in the same season, McEnroe was again victorious, winning in four sets, after which Borg walked off the court and out of the stadium before the ceremonies and press conference had begun.
The conversation with McEnroe, along with pleas from Jimmy Connors and Andre Agassi, eventually persuaded Borg to buy out the trophies from Bonhams at an undisclosed amount.