The Trilogy | When Edberg and Becker headlined Wimbledon

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Before the Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal trilogy at Wimbledon, there was Boris Becker v Stefan Edberg. Thirty years on, take a trip down memory lane to the Wimbledon rivalry that had everything...
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@samraatdash8236 3 жыл бұрын

The Edberg-Becker trilogy at Wimbledon was my most distinct childhood memory in sports.

@johnjihnson7162 Жыл бұрын

Yep, or in my youth at least. In my childhood years the best I watched in sports was the Soviets in hockey.

@fredosinsemilla3896 9 ай бұрын

@@johnjihnson7162 Krutov, Larionov, Makarov and that gang of reds?

@Blackriver69 3 жыл бұрын

Even though Becker was "fiery" and emotional he always showed respect for his opponent and the game... and Stefan was simply what more athletes and people should be like.

@manuginobilisbaldspot424 3 жыл бұрын

Stefan Edberg, the forgotten great. LOVED his game...bring back the serve and volley!

@martydav9475 3 жыл бұрын

Not forgotten by Federer though - Edberg is one of Federer's tennis idols, and of course he has him as his coach.

@pierremorant8885 2 жыл бұрын

Stefan Edberg, so pleasant to watch, and a real gentleman. My all-time favourite player.

@0innerself0 2 жыл бұрын

Idem. Avec Sampras.

@mautoban66 3 жыл бұрын

I like the comments of Stefan and Boris. So much respect for each other and sportsmanship.

@80sguy27 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg my teenage idol. Edberg vs Becker remains the most beautiful rivalry in tennis.

@senorgato70 Жыл бұрын

I miss the days of this type of tennis. Athleticism. Touch. Power. Finesse. Gorgeous one-handed backhands. Tactical execution.

@aktolman 10 ай бұрын

A lot less over the top grunting as well!

@johnrainmcmanus6319 9 ай бұрын

Uh. Ok. Yeah, l guess nobody really has any of that nowadays, right? Lol.

@bartsuijkerbuijk6138 8 ай бұрын

All tennis players look the same today they have no character

@ericfreeman5795 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg inherited Borg's "cool" demeanor. Becker was more fired up. Both were total gentleman, in victory and in defeat.

@sterlingyapsoonaik7097 3 жыл бұрын

I like both of them. Like Borg, Edberg is gentle and quiet whereas Becker is more aggressive. Honestly my character is similar to Edberg.Some how or others, I have more affinity with Becker than most of the players in the early nineties.

@antonpepo5695 3 жыл бұрын

I'm German but me and my whole family back home we were always big fans of Stefan Edberg: behaving calm and humble but being a fierce fighter and opponent, superb technique, great character, very Swedish. When I got my first Adidas Edberg Shirt I was so proud and wearing it all the time...

@WONGLER 3 жыл бұрын

Super, wir waren alle stolz auf die "SE" adidas 1987/88 Shirts, als glühender Edberg Fan war es sehr schwer im Becker Deutschland

@seanpereira5824 2 жыл бұрын

Respect

@annemariecailteux3463 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite one was Stefan Edberg Thé most beautiful volley on court and very elegant

@SantiagoMarzano 2 жыл бұрын

We miss so much the serve and volley playstyle

@0innerself0 2 жыл бұрын

All robots nowadays. No variety in the game.

@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 Жыл бұрын

Man, talk about two amazing players. These are two legends.

@stevyyjay85 3 жыл бұрын

Becker did so well at Wimbledon: 1984 - R3 1985 - won 1986 - won 1987 - R2 1988 - F 1989 - won 1990 - F 1991 - F 1992 - QF 1993 - SF 1994 - SF 1995 - F 1996 - R3 1997 - QF 1998 - / 1999 - R4 He's reached the final 7 times, winning 3. What a master of grass he was. Beng in the final 4 consecutive times is just a timeless achievement.

@veasnamakara5941 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Except for the upset in '87 and his loss vs Ivaniseciv (in '94 I think?) he always lost vs the winner (or did win the tourney himself)

@911801111801 3 жыл бұрын

He also lost to the eventual champion three times (1992 quarterfinals, 1993 semifinals and 1997 quarterfinals).

@rohitjain6775 3 жыл бұрын

@GholamFareed 3 жыл бұрын

He was unfortunate in 1996 as he injured his wrist during the early rounds & Sampras was knocked out by Krajicek.

@DannySuls 3 жыл бұрын

@@GholamFareed Yes! And he had a very good chance of winning. He was in great form (thoughout 1995 and 1996), and had just won the Australian Open. Such a pity.

@prophet78653 3 жыл бұрын

Federer said this rivalry inspired him to come into tennis...enough said about this rivalry/trilogy

@naveed210 3 жыл бұрын

It’s almost never mentioned that Fed beat the Nadal in their trilogy. Fed was so successful that I think the media wanted a new narrative and the fans go along with it. Nadal’s win in 08 at the time was covered as the seismic of him dethroning Fed forever, in reality it didn’t materialise. It’s Djokovic who’s really outgunned Fed on the surfaces most beloved to him; grass, indoor and hard, while Nadal has maintained his grip on clay.

@dmmusicmusic 3 жыл бұрын

@ krish Federer? Federer who?

@drlee2 3 жыл бұрын

@@naveed210 That's not the same since Edberg and Becker were both grass court specialists who had equal games on the surface. Everyone knows that Federer is a much better grass court player than Nadal so Nadal managing to even beat him once was huge. It's really in Nadal's favor that he managed to defeat Federer once at Wimbledon while Federer never managed to conquer Nadal at the French.

@seto749 3 жыл бұрын

@@naveed210 That could be because the big story was the triple Channel Double.

@johngalt6838 3 жыл бұрын

@@drlee2 Djoker better than both of them.

@SaurabhSharma-lf8sc 4 жыл бұрын

The great Stefan Edberg !!!! My Idol

@inquisitor4635 3 жыл бұрын

I got behind the scenes and shook Stefan's hand at a quick meet and greet at the Lipton Open tournament in 1990. Told him how much of an inspiration he was for me. He lost to Agassi in the final, 6-1, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2.

@veasnamakara5941 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, seeing those Edberg backhands....

@adrianbrown9068 4 жыл бұрын

Stefan. Such a beautiful player and man.

@deltarazorback870 3 жыл бұрын

This was the golden age of tennis. Becker and Edberg were truly special.

@vs-id9yr 10 ай бұрын

mostly due to their hair

@arielgarcia9006 2 жыл бұрын

Borris Becker forehand and backhand absolutely beautiful to watch and his serve is preetydamn good.

@ududebun 4 жыл бұрын

Among my very best tennis memories, these finals! Timeless tennis and fantastic characters! It's funny, back then I was definitely in the Becker camp, but watching these guys today I like Edberg just as much, with an extra credit for arguably the best looking backhand volley of all time. I guess I'm just very nostalgic of that tennis era.

@GholamFareed 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg was one of the few players whose backhand was superior to his forehand similar to Novak, his backhand return of serve was very underrated.

@pier70juve 3 жыл бұрын

I am nostalgic too: that was a magic tennis era.

@seanpereira5824 2 жыл бұрын

Same here Becker was mg favourite too but seeing how well edberg handled himself is a credit to how everyone should be in today's time

@muchacho87 3 жыл бұрын

What a time

@bluecolor1600 3 жыл бұрын

Stefan will always be my all time favourite player ever! The most classy and elegant that has ever graced a tennis court! And the greatest serve and volleyer ever too! As Mc Enroe once said! 💞💞💞

@ll3yWanTeD 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy and Roger also greatest serve plus vollyer ever too!

@0innerself0 2 жыл бұрын

Same, along with Pistol Pete. I don't care if they're no GOAT. It's just heart speaking.

@francishughes2016 Жыл бұрын

Sampras was a better serve & volleyer.

@kikaa1884 Жыл бұрын

In those days it is hard to win major titles in 1980's Having 6 to 8 major titles is big thing All can't be like Big 3 players,Pete Pistol, Roy Emerson,Rod laver and Bjorn Borg in open era actually. Pete Pistol have everything except French open title with him 😔😔😔😔 Stephan Edberg should be happy with 6 major titles in singles and 3 major titles in doubles in total in open era

@bluecolor1600 Жыл бұрын

@@francishughes2016 in your dreams maybe!😂😂😂

@NoosaHeads 3 жыл бұрын

I always preferred Edberg's tennis. He had, IMO, the most graceful style around a tennis court.

@NoOne-le2jv Жыл бұрын

Becker was the more exciting to watch. Perfect pair of players to watch on any surface.

@izhamsham843 Жыл бұрын

I generally agree with your statement, except nothing about Edberg's forehand is graceful 😅 I remember reading Tennis magazine back in the 90s describing Edberg's forehand as (and I am paraphrasing here) a stroke done with the arm disjointed from the rest of his body 😂

@NoOne-le2jv Жыл бұрын

@@izhamsham843 Yep. His backhand was a thing of beauty no matter if he hit over the ball, flat or slice and was something you'd tell anyone learning the game to copy. Henin is the only player since to get near to it. His forehead however unless he was hitting it on the run, was a horror show.

@tobiastorres-ly7lb 11 ай бұрын

Edberg had a graceful elegant fluid style of playing, Becker's tennis was more power driven. Edberg leads him 3-1 in slams but trails badly 10-25 in matches overall

@aizazurrehmanakhtar4544 Жыл бұрын

Gone are the golden days of serve and volley. Tennis, specially Wimbledon doesn't have that thril anymore

@drd.n4695 4 жыл бұрын

While my mother made watching their combats a traumatizing experience, I would always support Becker while my brother Edberg. Very graceful tennis back then.

@nomadbanda9562 4 жыл бұрын

Nostalgic, Becker was always my fav player

@a.k.4486 4 жыл бұрын

I saw those 3 games live on TV. The 1st 2 in Paris and the 3rd one in Philadelphia. I was 15, 16 and 17... I remember them like it was yesterday. One of the best times of my life 😉😊😀

@HeartistMurali 3 жыл бұрын

Why best times?

@maheshsrigiriraju8757 3 жыл бұрын

Those were the days, my school days, when it all started. Probably I'm the biggest fan of Boris Becker from my country Bhaarath. I stopped watching tennis after Boris Becker retired. Just a couple of years ago, I heard the names Federer, Nadal, Djokovic etc etc. I don't even know who these players are. That's how completely I left tennis. Boris Becker carried an aura, a distinctive style, with him, which was unmistakable. He underachieved, in my view.

@davidthailand4309 3 жыл бұрын

But federer also had a nice game nice too whatch always...but the tennisstyle of boris was so cool

@FleagleSangria 2 жыл бұрын

With Boris I think he allowed too much distractions. Drama in his life and being SO famous at such an early age. People dont realize just how big that W win was at 17. It was the biggest event in tennis in the last 25-30 years at the time. Incredible achievement that worked for him and against him. His bullheadedness also could work for him...or against him. With some discipline and better foot work routine he could have won three more grand slams. Still, a legend regardless. And one of the best. But I agree his potential was about 3/4 met.

@marilou20091 Жыл бұрын

This is totally how i feel too. Becker has Not Been replaced.

@bobenthomas8190 Жыл бұрын

I too Stopped following tennis after Becker retired… 85- 95 After he defeated Agassi I thought he will win the 95…. But sadly The sight of Becker looking at the 🏆 still hurts me even now

@maheshsrigiriraju8757 Жыл бұрын

@@bobenthomas8190 😥😰 I know. It hurts me to this day.

@jontargaryen841 4 жыл бұрын

Mr.Sportsmanship = Stefan Edberg.

@stevenbowser5891 4 жыл бұрын

He was my favorite for years

@Badmintonforall 4 жыл бұрын

maybe not the stronger of all-time but for sure the more stylish, chic, elegant play...

@GholamFareed 3 жыл бұрын

@Bijan Mehrpour LMFAO

@benjaminpremkumar2416 3 жыл бұрын

Those were the days when Wimbledon was played on fast grass.I really miss serve and volley.

@davidthailand4309 3 жыл бұрын

But wss sometimes boring too...but becker edberg stich...always nice to whatch..but sampras ivanisevic..phillipousis...often boring just ace . One volley..or..that is boring

@datapro007 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidthailand4309 Sampras was amazing at the net. Frankly, tennis is not the most thrilling spectator sport.

@rt0935 3 жыл бұрын

It´s a relief BORING servebot tennis dissapeared.

@datapro007 3 жыл бұрын

@@rt0935 Seems to me the servebots are still around, but not the net players.

@aesir1ases64 2 жыл бұрын

@@rt0935 Yeah because its great to see boring baseline grinders being scared to win a point, amazing!

@datapro007 3 жыл бұрын

Those were the days of the athletic serve-volley game. Now it's just a boring baseline slugfest. Becker and Edberg are two of my favs.

@diegovvv4422 2 жыл бұрын

it started with serve game players (Sampras, Ivanisevic, ok, they volleyed as well, but with a huge serve), then progressively ending with unidimensional baseliners.

@datapro007 2 жыл бұрын

@@diegovvv4422 I'd say Sampras was the last of the great serve and volley players.

@mikiafu 2 жыл бұрын

Boring is relative. The points now are tactically more complex and better constructed. There's still a place for volleying, but also for drop shots and more variety in serving. I find that more interesting the ace lottery or a predictable serve and volleying.

@datapro007 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikiafu All I can say is thank god for Carlos Alcaraz.

@huzcer 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikiafu completely correct. By the mid to late 90's the men's games at Wimbledon had gotten so monotonous that the women's matches were getting better TV ratings. Commentators bemoaning the lack of rallies. Well over 90%of points were under 4 shots and often just a serve that skidded off the second-week dirt that was netted. It's rose-tinted arse-ology pretending that this was great. The grass blend was changed once only for durability reasons after the 2001 final.

@michaelgarza8271 Жыл бұрын

Becker seemed terrifying in that 89 Final. I was shocked that Edberg was able to win 2 out of 3. The stoic hug the hulking Becker gave Edberg at the net after the matchpoint of this trilogy was really something. No one did that back then.

@missourimanful 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload Wimbledon! Stefan my favorite player of all time. Such grace, athleticism, volleying out of this world, and all around humble, good guy.

@mickkimmings6186 3 жыл бұрын

Golden age... This is tennis, whole Court, sublime skills and sweet touch

@AbdulSattar-gq8np 2 жыл бұрын

Stefan Edberg best tennis player !! Very nice and humble person on court and in real life !!

@rishbahpandey8697 Жыл бұрын

Nadal the best

@vidyasonavane9602 2 жыл бұрын

I liked when Boris mentioned Edberg as his enemy and a friend. 👍

@youngchool 4 жыл бұрын

Edberg, my favorite! Followed by Rafter, Guga, and Federer.

@keaneoRX7 3 жыл бұрын

Rafter is my favorite, followed by McEnroe, Becker, Sampras and Edberg... ;)

@noelleeve4087 2 жыл бұрын

Great lineup 👍🏻

@0tuan 4 жыл бұрын

80’90’ when tennis on grass was still fast!

@onthe4572 4 жыл бұрын

That's true. Serve volley is virtually extinct at Wimbledon these days!

@leonforlife8273 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah people were serving 220 then 😂

@onthe4572 4 жыл бұрын

@@leonforlife8273 Yes. Like Goran and Sampras!

@notsohandytim5090 4 жыл бұрын

@@mercian9425: Well at least it plays like clay from the semis on out.

@onthe4572 4 жыл бұрын

@@notsohandytim5090 They originally slowed the conditions at Wimbledon because they felt power and big serving was dominating too much but it's gone too much the other way now. It can't be right that u never see serve volley at Wimbledon these days.

@sailguy0321 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I loved watching Becker, Edberg and Lendl play!

@AbdulSattar-gq8np 2 жыл бұрын

Edberg and Borg yes both very cool !!

@preciousjey 3 жыл бұрын

Boom Boom Boris The All Wimbledon Boy. Love the song and the player.

@gordonipock9385 Жыл бұрын

These three successive Edberg-Becker finals were the most sublime tennis ever played at Wimbledon.

@ImranSahir1 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Becker was and still is a tough cookie. Love him.

@benjaminpremkumar2416 3 жыл бұрын

Becker winning Wimbledon at 17 and 18 !!! Unthinkable nowadays

@johnp515 10 ай бұрын

Unthinkable then

@alexanderjordaan4980 4 жыл бұрын

Edberg is my tennis hero

@skylaxx 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Jordaan mine as well 👍

@notsohandytim5090 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander: I tell our club pro that next to Edberg he is my favorite pro of all time.

@Wimbledon 3 жыл бұрын

We can easily see why, Alexander...

@PS-sb6rh 3 жыл бұрын

Becker and Edberg were class players.

@adithyavasudevan4036 2 жыл бұрын

Becker is the best grass court player I've ever seen. He was a grass god.

@davidscott4941 Жыл бұрын

Two of the finest tennis players ever to have graced the game. The 1990 final was pure theatre

@AmurTiger-vm5dy 3 жыл бұрын

Becker the strenght, edberg the class , wonderfuls matchs 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@sol029 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg the greatest net player ever.

@GholamFareed 3 жыл бұрын

Federer is just as good but unfortunately don't see if often enough.

@sterlingyapsoonaik7097 3 жыл бұрын

@@GholamFareed Federer is more all rounder!

@fundhund62 3 жыл бұрын

McEnroe was better. Federer doesn't come close to either one of them.

@drlee2 3 жыл бұрын

@@fundhund62 McEnroe's net play was otherworldy. He made volleys that seemed like even Edberg couldn't pull off.

@inquisitor4635 3 жыл бұрын

He is the guy I would want as a doubles partner for sure.

@mp1314 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg won 2 outta 3, but still I think the players of that era feared no one more than Boris!

@seizethedayandlive 3 жыл бұрын

Two great champions!

@felixwatkins958 3 жыл бұрын

The contrast in style always makes the rivalry more interesting

@jamesd362 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing level of play between these two

@Wimbledon 3 жыл бұрын

We were treated to some memories to last a lifetime...

@notsohandytim5090 4 жыл бұрын

If they had met six times in the final it would probably come out 3 and 3. These two were the classic grinders on grass. I wish we had even one today.

@gsmantb 3 жыл бұрын

props to whoever made this video, really well done

@johnpickens3070 Жыл бұрын

This rivalry got me into tennis....BIG Edberg fan

@ayanraju 3 жыл бұрын

I was in middle school and a huge Boris Becker fan, 88-90 was amazing rivalry between Becker and edberg. Miss that Wimbledon time!

@missbenjamin3610 4 жыл бұрын

I was still young but I remember these games like it was yesterday, was inlove with Stefan because of his grace and Boris cos of his ginger 👀😂😂😂

@paulgerardhosty9909 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Miss B. x

@celestialspartan7977 4 жыл бұрын

Becker had a better serve .Edberg was the eternal volley master.

@soniahachemi4025 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the quickest service ever!!!

@spongebobby188 3 жыл бұрын

And both had great single-handed backhands! 🎾

@scottmallory298 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg had slightly better touch and created harder angles from his volleys. How to compare though? Both won 6 slams, Becker won more head to heads and destroyed him in 1989, but Edberg won 2 of their 3 finals. Maybe the way he came back in 1990 made it more impressive given that Becker was rightly favourite. What a 1989 for Becker. Back to back slams and a Davis Cup...

@icomment2226 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe. Edberg kicked his serve and his delivery swerved sideways. Edberg also had total control of where he could place the ball in the service box. What Becker did well was the aces. I think Edberg probably had a more effective serve: the spin & placement are probably more effective than just muscle.

@imranctg9838 11 ай бұрын

One of fond childhood memories...Edberg was my hero... narrowly missed 4th final due to unfortunate loss to Stich of Germany

@robbie192 3 жыл бұрын

Very underrated rivalry... back when players didn't dominate after 27 or so...

@IceStationZebraAssociates 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated? Uhm, what? It is considered one of the greatest rivalries in tennis.

@lukaf2393 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated? That was a "golden era" and Boris and Stefan are still legends.

@radharamanchourey5222 2 жыл бұрын

Great rivalry,my favourite is Edberg

@drlee2 2 жыл бұрын

Becker was my favorite player back then, but it was hard not to root for Edberg, who was pure class on the court. They both won 6 majors each, but I always feel like they each could have won more. It's a bit odd to think that Edberg never made it back to the Wimbledon final after 1990, then Becker made it to 2 more Finals but lost both. Those big serving players like Sampras and Ivanisevic really came into power in the 90s and were just too much for either of them to win another one. I feel like Becker should have squeezed one more Wimbledon crown in there after 1989, but he just couldn't quite get over the hump in the 90s, losing to Edberg ('90), Stich ('91), and Sampras ('95). Sampras really kept Becker from winning, beating him 3 times ('93 SF, '95 Final, '97 QF). If Becker could have got by Sampras, he either wins or is the clear favorite in all 3 of those tournaments.

@Johnny_Thunder Жыл бұрын

Becker's power game allowed him to be competitive much longer into the 90s than Stefan and it also showed in their rivalry with Edberg never beating him again after the 90 Wimbledon final.

@Ineddiblehulk 3 жыл бұрын

Becker saying neither was better than the other is very generous. As a massive Edberg fan, I think their records show Becker was the superior champion, which is what makes edbergs 2 to 1 edge here all the more impressive.

@whyaskwhy000 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, Becker was helped mightily by the more powerful racquets, and string technology that made the 90’s esp on the original Wimbledon lightning quick surface. Before 1990, Becker and Edberg had a close h2h. Edberg was a touch player who used combinations of tactics to win matches. Becker served aces, un returnable services and bomb volleys. I thing the best of 3 sets also helped Becker. They only met 4 times in grand slams (best of 5 sets) and Edberg held a 4-1 record . It was tough to beat the fitness and smothering net pressure from Edberg over the course of best of 5 sets. Edberg’s game plan was to have a battle between suffocating net vs. having the opponent hit passing shots over and over with midsized graphite Racquets. These racquets and spin inducing strings created unbelievable power and severely spun & dipping passes. Tennis was best from 60’s-early 90s

@michaellata4991 2 жыл бұрын

@@whyaskwhy000 Becker’s head to head advantage was also because of his outstanding indoor play, his advantage is huge in indoor matches. No wind or sun allowed him to serve huge and blast opponents off the court. Becker lead 15 to 5 over Stefan indoors on any surface. Both great players, Stefan was my favorite but really liked Becker too, the 80s and 90s was the best, most interesting era of tennis IMO.

@suatkayatennis 4 жыл бұрын

Edberg was a prodigious youngster in a way Boris Becker wasn’t. While Becker seemingly came out of nowhere to win Wimbledon at the age of 17 as a wildcard, Stefan Edberg won all four ‘Junior Slams’ by 1983, becoming the first and only player to do so in the Open era.

@AWM79 4 жыл бұрын

Edberg won all 4 Junior Slams when he was 17. Becker won Wimbledon at 17.

@dynamicnag 4 жыл бұрын

@@AWM79 lolol. take ur pick. Both Nutz. Crazy. All 4 jr slams....woooooooow. Wimbledon sr. @ 17. OMGGGGGGGGGGGGG .....Before Federer and Nadal, this was where the Buck Stopped. Edberg Vs Becker at Wimbledon. :) and then 1 year for a Goran vs Agassi Final in 92. Before Pete took his Pistol and Killed everyone except Krajicek.....Then Federer comes of Age in 2001 and Gives Goran his ULTIMATE FINAL dream chance :) Pete is the worst nightmare of Goran. :) Federer is Goran's Dream machine. :) Then...Federer is still playing like a Dream in 2020 :) whowudhave thought? ....also, I dont want to miss Michael Stich in 91. who beat edberg in semis and spoiled a 4-peat in 1991. :(

@JamesBond-lq7bs 4 жыл бұрын

Agree although Becker having won that world (think it was under 21s?) tournament at the NEC Birmingham beating Edberg on the way had just appeared on the radar, not many thought he would advance so quickly!

@tobiastorres-ly7lb 11 ай бұрын

Becker didnt win wimbledon 85 on a wildcard. He had won Queens the week before and was ranked 20th in the world going into teh tournament. He was in the top ten for the first time after winning it

@maguslloretmunoz2354 4 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo, two of the greatest tennis players in history!!!

@Wimbledon 3 жыл бұрын

Hard to argue against that, Maguslloret.

@Ineddiblehulk 3 жыл бұрын

Graf and Martina had their own amazing trilogy too

@ankurshah23 3 жыл бұрын

5:33 Against my old enemy and friend, Stefan Edberg!!!! Respect!!!!!!!

@muhammadfindi3284 3 жыл бұрын

The fantantic games. Edberg and Becker are the legends of modern tennis players.

@soniahachemi4025 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite was always Boris but Stefan forced the respect he was the man who said "Tennis is a job" , love them Both ♥️!!!

@surfrookie1 Ай бұрын

Classic rivalry! Wonderful to witness it first hand, and re live it here. Have a great day everyone!

@markanderson3669 3 жыл бұрын

So close to being a 4th Wimbledon final in a row for these two legends of the sport. Edberg lost to Michael Stich in the semifinals the next year (1991) without dropping his serve in the match (after breaking Stich’s serve in the first set to go up one set to love). Then Stich beat Becker in the all German final. In another what if moment...both Edberg and Becker lost in the semifinals in the 1993 Wimbledon, in close (winnable) matches, the year that started the Sampras collection of championships. I’d surmise that Edberg’s loss in the 1987 Wimbledon semifinals to Ivan Lendl would still hurt him, when reflecting on Wimbledon loses. I remember watching that match and thinking Edberg should have won.

@pier70juve 3 жыл бұрын

I agree: that was a match to win and for Pat Cash it should have been a very uncertain final....

@AP-eb8hd 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg would have beaten cash..

@glenngastonjonsson7954 11 ай бұрын

Edberg played the best tennis ever until he couldn't cope with the serve of Mr Stich. It still hurts.

@diadosapato 4 жыл бұрын

How lovely is this!!! Thanks for sharing the best of the best in Wimbledom, ❤️👌🏾⚡️👍🏾👏🏾

@ptbfrch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! That was some incredible tennis, and holds up as some of the most exciting rivalry there ever was.

@ald4425 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I really enjoyed watching this. Great highlights Wimbledon!

@margalinam 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Two of my tennis heroes.

@reptongeek 3 жыл бұрын

I loved these two playing together in the final. I was gutted in 1991 when Michael Stich beat Stefan in the semis Although their overall head to head in finals was in Becker's favour in terms of the majors it was in Edberg's favour which Becker humorously said 'was the statistic I would like to change'

@peterso1322 3 жыл бұрын

I watched the whole match on tv and hurt so much because Edberg didn’t get break but lost all 3 sets in tie break. What a heart break at the moment ！

@jean-baptisteperrier7566 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterso1322 I still remember Stefan Edberg in the press conference shaking his head, he was shocked. And I think Becker was also shocked! It would have been the fourth consecutive final between Becker and Edberg. Becker - mentally focused on Edberg - could not adapt to the new situation playing Michael Stich in the final.

@astonm.8173 9 ай бұрын

@@peterso1322 I believe he even won the first set 6-4 and wasn't broken the entire match, which he found hard to understand. Stich was playing out of this world in the final, with second serves on average 170km/h, he was almost unbreakable then.

@patlaad617 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. Tnx!

@robertkashangaki2888 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with genuinely good people is finding a person to root against. The era they played in was filled with real villains. In the moment the elegance of Edberg and artistry and gentle spirit even in fierce competition won my appreciation. They both now are great ambassadors for the sport. underrated Edberg return of the great servers...Same with fed and nadal....good people. cannot diminish either but for me there is edbergs art in Roger.

@boxingjerapah 4 жыл бұрын

Epic. Remember these battles well.

@kundansave5987 3 жыл бұрын

Best of serve and volley tennis

@sterlingyapsoonaik7097 3 жыл бұрын

Later in their life, Edberg was a coach of Federer and Becker became a coach of Djokovic. Under the guidance of Becker, Djikovic had won numerous grand slams, including French open. Unfortunately, Edbeg didn't help Federer to win any grand slams. It is interesting to see both of them became coach of their rivals.

@jliang70 3 жыл бұрын

Edberg had the harder job and he was coaching a guy who was already 33 years old compare to Boris coaching someone who is 28.

@stephanea5364 11 ай бұрын

@@jliang70 Federer was also coming back from a back injury

@andrewminty3250 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see these matches in HD..loved seeing these.

@lia4191985 6 ай бұрын

Didn’t get to enjoy these live but this was a well done presentation. Makes me wish I could’ve seen them live. May seek out this footage, especially the 89 and 90 finals.

@beyourself2444 2 жыл бұрын

Becker, the love of my tennis childhood... sad to see how he messed up his life

@christiansaavedra1953 10 ай бұрын

Beauty of tennis sport , wonderful!!

@parthapratimmajumdar372 2 жыл бұрын

Graceful player , my fav edberg. He should have won more.He was my prince charming.

@soonaikyap4395 Жыл бұрын

Both of them are equally good. I like both of them.

@pragnyapragnya579 9 ай бұрын

All time great moments were watching Boris-Stefan, especially in Wimbledon. Big time fan of Boris, till date. Always wished he deserved a better life.

@Atombender 4 жыл бұрын

Becker was 25-10 against Edberg overall but Edberg lead Becker by 3-1 in Grand Slam matches.

@soyouseethis 4 жыл бұрын

Alex, Becker was 25-10 because he won their last eight, and 10 of their last 11 meetings. Till the 1990 Wimbledon final, the head to head was 15-9 in favor of Becker, but all those matches were competitive. After winning the US Open in 1992 Edberg's career was on the decline. The 25-10 final head to head is a reflection of that decline.

@BurnsTennis 3 жыл бұрын

I liked both players but I always slightly preferred Becker.

@swapnaachuthan 4 жыл бұрын

Memories. Wow!

@n0w3lly90 Жыл бұрын

These were great epics between two of the great serve-volley specialists. And I was a big Edberg fan! But, those Becker v Edberg days were great memories... they contributed hugely to defining the late 1980s

@andreasj2429 3 жыл бұрын

great upload. thx.

@thomasr7959 3 жыл бұрын

The Gigi narration is great!

@margalinam 8 ай бұрын

I loved them both and I still do.

@spongebobby188 3 жыл бұрын

These were the greatest days of 🎾!

@matteoachirri2720 3 жыл бұрын

Te t

@lillzico77 3 жыл бұрын

Classic dudes!

@raynerstuelgalid 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! When Wimbledon can be won by a serve and volley game. Great era when there were more variety. Picture a great serve and volleyer being passed by an even more greater pass by an equally great serve and volleyer proponent. Seldom see a great pass these days at Wimbledon for the simple reason that players do not attack the net anymore.

@raynerstuelgalid 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the organisers can depressurise the balls to bring back the serve and volley game to Wimbledon.