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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sports_event
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:1976_US_Open
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gptkbp:attendance
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approximately 15,000
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gptkbp:championship
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8 Grand Slam titles
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gptkbp:character_traits
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calm and composed
fiery and emotional
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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1970 to 1996
active into the 1990s
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gptkbp:date
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July 5, 1980
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gptkbp:duration
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4 hours
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gptkbp:events
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Wimbledon final
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gptkbp:fan_base
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gptkb:Native_American_tribe
international
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gptkbp:final_score
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1-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3
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gptkbp:has_weakness
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exceptional
intense focus
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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global appeal
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Connors vs. Borg
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gptkbp:impact
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increased popularity of tennis
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gptkbp:influence
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popularized tennis in the US
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gptkbp:involves
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gptkb:Jimmy_Connors
gptkb:Björn_Borg
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gptkbp:legacy
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one of the most charismatic players
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion
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increased viewership
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Swedish
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:notable_inductees
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gptkb:1987
gptkb:1998
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gptkbp:notable_match
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gptkb:1976_US_Open_final
gptkb:1991_US_Open_final
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gptkbp:notable_player
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1973 to 1983
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gptkbp:outcome
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Borg won
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gptkbp:profession
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retired at age 26
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gptkbp:retired
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loss of motivation
became a businessman
commentator and coach
desire to spend time with family
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1996
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gptkbp:rival
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gptkb:Arthur_Ashe
gptkb:John_Mc_Enroe
1970s to 1980s
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gptkbp:shoots
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two-handed backhand
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gptkbp:signature_move
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topspin forehand
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gptkbp:significance
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historic rivalry
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gptkbp:sportsmanship
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highly regarded
controversial at times
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gptkbp:style_of_play
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gptkb:garden
gptkb:1983
aggressive
baseline
serve-and-volley
inspired future players
one of the greatest players
5 Wimbledon titles
powerful groundstrokes
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gptkbp:surface
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gptkb:garden
hard court
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gptkbp:training
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intense physical conditioning
focus on match play
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1980
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