Tennis rivalries from history can always be a sight to behold. When two of the greatest players, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, come back into the spotlight, it’s like a blast from the past filled with competition and charm. As we approach Laver Cup 2023, these tennis legends have not only taken out their tennis gear but also started teasing each other, just like they used to.

A fun-spirited banter between the old rivals has surfaced during the press conference of Laver Cup 2023 and it is exactly how any fan would expect it to go between the two iron-heads.

Laver Cup captains lock horns in a funny banter

At a recent press conference, Borg and McEnroe, who now lead Team Europe and Team World, shared some playful banter that harkened back to their intense matches on the court. Borg, with a sly grin, declared, “They think they’re in good shape but they are not, I’m just telling you that. We are ready to beat these guys.” It was classic Borg – calm, collected, and quietly confident.

McEnroe, always one for provocation, countered, “That doesn’t sound like him. Maybe they’re upset that they finally lost last year.“

Borg, reflecting on last year’s defeat, said, “I have a good team, I’m very happy with my team, we had a good practice this whole week. I think it’s going to be a very interesting match. Unfortunately, we lost last year as you all know. That was a very big disappointment, but these 6 guys are eager to bring back the trophy to Europe.”

Both captains made it clear that their competitive spirit is still very much alive. Borg summed it up perfectly, stating, “We hate to lose and we love to win. Its the same with these guys. It’s going to be very competitive. No one likes to lose, It’s the same with us.”

Interestingly, Borg and McEnroe have playfully teased each other like this before when it comes to the Laver Cup.

John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg’s banter

In an Instagram interview, McEnroe playfully declared, “We don’t see each other that much. He’s not going to be coming to dinner when Team World wins the Laver Cup.” His words were met with a chuckle from Borg, who added, “If we’re going to see good tennis, I mean, anything can happen. It’s going to be fun. The Laver Cup is such a great event.”

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This conversation shows that the two tennis legends have a special connection. Even though they fought fiercely on the tennis court back in the 1980s, they’ve become good friends over time. This adds something unique and special to the Laver Cup event.

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