uo81borg_connors

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  1. Voo de Mar says:
    Points won by each set: | 33-23, 40-35, 36-29 |
    Points won directly behind the serve:
    36 % Borg – 36 of 98… | 47% 1st serves in |
    10 % Connors – 10 of 98… | 79% 1st serves in |

    ”Tonight he served extra-special” said Connors on Borg’s serve after a revenge for their US Open 1978 final. The American had mini-set points in two sets: in the 2nd set he led 4:1 (40/0) – Borg fired 3 consecutive aces (!); in the 3rd set ‘Jimbo’ led 2:1 (40/0) & wasted a break point at 4:3. The 25-year-old Borg never won another match at majors…

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