For fourteen years, their rivalry passionate and divided America in the 1970s and 1980s. As the new generation of tennis players meets on the clay courts of RolandGarros, flashback to the clash of two court rebels.

00:00 Connors and McEnroe, two tennis champions
00:19 The story of tennis champions Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe and the influence of their backgrounds and families on their careers.
05:59 The intense rivalry between McEnroe and Connors that changed American tennis.
13:07 The ConnorsMcEnroe rivalry in tennis revolutionized the sport in the United States and attracted a passionate fanbase.
17:53 The rise of sports marketing in tennis and the financial success of players like John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors.
23:24 Professional tennis has become more physically demanding and competitive, leading to a rise in professional behaviors and a decrease in player interaction with the nightlife during tournaments.
28:43 McEnroe's temperament and psychological game were key elements in his strategy to challenge opponents and disrupt their play.
34:08 ⚠ The rise of McEnroe and Connors in tennis and their controversial behavior on the court.
40:44 The rivalry between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe divided the American public in the 1980s, with New Yorkers favoring McEnroe and the white working class supporting Connors.
46:20 The rivalry between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in tennis was intense and profitable for both players, but they never became friends.

Director: JeanChristophe Chatton