After losing three finals, he won Wimbledon for the second time in 1982 by beating top seed and reigning champion John McEnroe 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4 in a thrilling final.

Former tennis greats John McEnroe, left, and Jimmy Connors walk off the court after hitting tennis balls at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.