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Rafael Nadal was worried.

Rafael Nadal's desire has never waned in Paris. That's bad news for his fellow players -- and Bjorn Borg.

Manuel Orantes has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the master player category.

Federer. Nadal. Djokovic. How do these nice guys maintain such a spirited rivalry?

Bjorn Borg will face longtime rival John McEnroe in a World Team Tennis match, replacing injured Jimmy Connors.

Bjorn Borg's name has been emblazoned on underwear since the 1990s. Now, he's invited John McEnroe on board to collaborate on a collection featuring two designs each, with the pair competing for the most sales.

Seriously, it's been 30 years since John McEnroe's famous Wimbledon tirade

Wimbledon was the scene of history's two greatest tennis matches: 1980's Bjorn Borg-John McEnroe final, and the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal 2008 final. With the depth of the 2011 men's field, another historic display could be on tap.

Rafael Nadal versus Bjorn Borg. Who has the more dominant résumé? There'll be no debate if Rafa completes the Channel Slam.

An excerpt from Stephen Tignor's "High Strung: Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry."

The new documentary about Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe reminds us of the strong parallels between Borg-McEnroe and the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalries.

Hey, congratulations, Rafael Nadal. You've completed your six-pack of French Open titles. But lest we forget, another champ deserves some praise.

Nadal versus Borg. Borg versus Nadal. Who was more dominant on dirt? Let the water-cooler debate begin.

Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 to claim his sixth French Open title, tying Bjorn Borg's record.

Good fortune always has a hand in extreme success, and Novak Djokovic's 41-match winning streak is starting to feel a little surreal.

Blurb: If Rafael Nadal kisses the Musketeer's Cup once more, he undeniably will be the greatest clay player ever. But a big obstacle stands in his way.