Tennis legends John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg recreate iconic image from 1981 Wimbledon final

One of the fiercest rivalries in sport appears to have become a love match. Bjorn Borg, 66, and John McEnroe, 63, got together to recreate the scene from a game that reversed their fortunes four decades ago.

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Tennis legends John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg recreate iconic image from 1981 Wimbledon final

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