A report on Ivan Lendl

Ivan Lendl in Miami, March 2012
Ivan Lendl in the final of the 1984 ABN World Tennis tournament in Rotterdam
Lendl (far right) talking to Judy Murray.

Czech–American former professional tennis player.

- Ivan Lendl
Ivan Lendl in Miami, March 2012

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Borg in 2014

Björn Borg

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Swedish former world No. 1 tennis player.

Swedish former world No. 1 tennis player.

Borg in 2014
Borg in 1974
Borg (left) celebrating his win over Guillermo Vilas at the French Open final in 1974
Borg (right) playing Tom Okker at Rotterdam Open in 1974
Borg playing a double-handed backhand shot at the 1979 ABN World Tennis Tournament
Borg (left) playing against John McEnroe in 1979
Borg as a sports commentator at the French Open in 1983
Borg in 1987
Borg in 1991
Borg and Simionescu in Snagov, Romania, on 24 July 1980
Borg in 2013
Borg in 1991

Borg then defeated Ivan Lendl for his second Masters title.

World Championship Tennis

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Tour for professional male tennis players established in 1968 (the first players signed a contract at the end of 1967) and lasted until the emergence of the ATP Tour in 1990.

Tour for professional male tennis players established in 1968 (the first players signed a contract at the end of 1967) and lasted until the emergence of the ATP Tour in 1990.

The titles were split between Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe, winning two each.

Mečíř at the victory ceremony after winning the 1987 Dutch Open

Miloslav Mečíř

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Slovakian former professional tennis player.

Slovakian former professional tennis player.

Mečíř at the victory ceremony after winning the 1987 Dutch Open

He reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open later that year, beating Mats Wilander and Boris Becker along the way to the final, where he faced fellow Czechoslovak, defending champion and world No. 1, Ivan Lendl.

Connors–Lendl rivalry

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The Connors–Lendl rivalry was a tennis rivalry between Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl.

Pat Cash at the 2015 Australian Open

Pat Cash

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Australian former professional tennis player.

Australian former professional tennis player.

Pat Cash at the 2015 Australian Open
Cash in 2010

He lost in three sets in the Wimbledon semifinals to John McEnroe and was defeated in the semifinals at the US Open by Ivan Lendl, who won their match in a fifth-set tiebreaker.

Lendl–McEnroe rivalry

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The Lendl–McEnroe rivalry was a tennis rivalry between Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe, who met in 36 matches between 1980 and 1992.

Lendl–Wilander rivalry

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The Lendl–Wilander rivalry was a tennis rivalry between Ivan Lendl and Mats Wilander.

ITF World Champions

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) designates a World Champion each year based on performances throughout the year, emphasising the Grand Slam tournaments, and also considering team events such as the Davis Cup and Fed Cup.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) designates a World Champion each year based on performances throughout the year, emphasising the Grand Slam tournaments, and also considering team events such as the Davis Cup and Fed Cup.

When Ivan Lendl was chosen as champion for 1985, the panel's announcement was accompanied with a rebuke for Lendl's criticism of some tournaments and his refusal to play in the Davis Cup.

Adidas

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German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.

German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.

Bernard Tapie, French businessman, owned Adidas from 1990 to 1992 but relinquished control due to debt
An Adidas shoe, with the company's three parallel bars
Adidas has long been a popular manufacturer of astro turf football shoes – shown here a recent pair that has been a popular choice
The Adidas Finale (ball in the 2020–21 season pictured) is the official match ball of the UEFA Champions League
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, batting with his personalized Adidas cricket bat
Adidas running shoe demo in Boston
Adidas "Fresh Impact" - Limited Edition bottle
A pair of Adissage
Chuck D in an Adidas sweatsuit
Lionel Messi, who is sponsored by Adidas, prepares to shoot with his dominant left foot during the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Pioneer of the "knuckle ball" technique at free-kicks, Juninho's Adidas boots in a museum
Andy Murray endorsed Adidas from the start of the 2010 season until the end of the 2014 season receiving US$4.9 million per year
The All Blacks jersey caused controversy
Adilette sandals
Adidas "Tenet flower" by Yohji Yamamoto

During the 1980s and 1990s, not only were they exclusive apparel and footwear sponsors of world number one men's tennis players Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg and ladies' world number one Steffi Graf but each player had their own, exclusive graphic styles designed for their use during play, which were in turn marketed to the general public.

Radek Stepanek at the 2009 US Open with a Bosworth ten-sided racket

Bosworth Tennis

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Family business which specializes in stringing tennis rackets but also designs and alters other aspects of tennis rackets to match the personal preferences of the players.

Family business which specializes in stringing tennis rackets but also designs and alters other aspects of tennis rackets to match the personal preferences of the players.

Radek Stepanek at the 2009 US Open with a Bosworth ten-sided racket
Martina Navratilova at the 2006 Prague Open with a Bosworth racket

They have worked with many of the top tennis players, notably Ivan Lendl.