Edberg was one of Becker's main rivals in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as they met 35 times in their careers, with Becker leading 25-10. Edberg defeated Becker in two Wimbledon finals (1988 and 1990) and one US Open final (1992), while Becker beat Edberg in two Australian Open finals (1989 and 1991). They also faced each other in two Davis Cup finals, with Becker winning both. Edberg is a former world No. 1 and a six-time Grand Slam champion.
Lendl was another of Becker's major rivals in the late 1980s, as they played 21 times, with Lendl leading 12-9. Lendl defeated Becker in two French Open finals (1986 and 1987) and one Australian Open final (1991), while Becker beat Lendl in one Wimbledon final (1986) and one US Open final (1989). They also clashed in several Masters and year-end championships, with Lendl having the edge. Lendl is a former world No. 1 and an eight-time Grand Slam champion.
McEnroe was one of Becker's early rivals and later partners in doubles, as they played 10 times, with Becker leading 8-2. McEnroe defeated Becker in their first encounter at the 1985 US Open, but Becker won the next seven matches, including a dramatic five-setter at the 1987 Davis Cup. McEnroe and Becker teamed up to win the 1992 Wembley Championships and reached the final of the 1992 Lipton Championships, losing to Jim Courier and Pete Sampras. McEnroe is a former world No. 1 and a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
Stich was both a rival and a partner of Becker, as they played 13 times, with Becker leading 10-3. Stich defeated Becker in the 1991 Wimbledon final and the 1993 Paris Masters final, while Becker beat Stich in the 1991 US Open semifinal and the 1992 Olympics semifinal. Stich and Becker won the 1992 Olympics doubles gold medal and the 1992 Davis Cup for Germany. Stich is a former world No. 2 and a Wimbledon champion.
Sampras was one of Becker's last rivals, as they played 20 times, with Sampras leading 12-8. Sampras defeated Becker in four Grand Slam semifinals, two at Wimbledon (1993 and 1995) and two at the US Open (1993 and 1996), while Becker beat Sampras in the 1996 ATP Finals final and the 1996 Grand Slam Cup final. They also had several close matches at the Masters and other tournaments, with Sampras often prevailing. Sampras is a former world No. 1 and a 14-time Grand Slam champion.