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Manuel Orantes

Manolo Orantes and his great comeback at the 1975 US Open. Source: Getty

The greatest comeback in the history of Grand Slams

Fifty years ago, Manuel Orantes signed it, overturning an impossible score against Guillermo Vilas in the US Open semifinals: "When I didn't like someone, I focused more on the match".

Manolo Santana and Manuel Orantes in the final of the Conde de Godó. Source: Getty

Manolo against Manuel

In 1969, the Count of Godó witnessed a final between Spaniards for the first time: Santana against Orantes. What was their relationship like off the court?