He was one of Ashe's main rivals in the 1970s, and they played 16 times, with Connors leading 9-7. Their most memorable match was the 1975 Wimbledon final, which Ashe won in four sets.
He was the dominant player of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and he won 11 Grand Slam singles titles, including two calendar-year Grand Slams. He played Ashe 11 times, with Laver leading 7-4. They met twice in Grand Slam semifinals, with Laver winning both.
He was one of the most talented and charismatic players of the 1970s, and he won seven Grand Slam titles, including three in singles. He played Ashe 16 times, with Năstase leading 10-6. They met four times in Grand Slam quarterfinals, with Ashe winning three.
He was one of the best serve-and-volley players of his era, and he won seven Grand Slam singles titles, including three Wimbledons. He played Ashe 14 times, with Newcombe leading 8-6. They met three times in Grand Slam finals, with Newcombe winning two.
He was the dominant player of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and he won 11 Grand Slam singles titles, including six French Opens and five Wimbledons. He played Ashe four times, with Borg leading 3-1. Their only Grand Slam encounter was at the 1978 Wimbledon quarterfinals, which Borg won in four sets.