Borg: Win makes Federer best ever

PARIS -- Bjorn Borg has no doubt what it would mean if Roger Federer finally manages to beat Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.

"He definitely will be the greatest player ever to play the game," Borg said Saturday, a day before No. 1-ranked Federer meets No. 2 Nadal in their third consecutive championship match at Roland Garros.

Although Borg preferred not to make a prediction, he does expect a tight contest.

"A lot of people, they say no one can beat Nadal tomorrow, the way he's been playing," Borg said. "But I think Roger has a really, really good chance."

Borg plans to be present today, watching in person as Nadal tries to equal the Swede's mark of four consecutive titles at Roland Garros. Just as, last year, he sat in the front row during the Wimbledon final and watched Federer beat Nadal to equal Borg's mark of five consecutive titles at the All England Club.

"They produce the best tennis you can play," said Borg, who won 11 Grand Slam titles and was only 25 years old when he played his last major in 1981 before retiring. "It's like two artists playing out there, both of them."

Nadal is 10-6 against Federer -- including 8-1 on clay, and 3-0 at the French Open -- making him the only active player to have faced the Swiss star more than four times and compiled a winning record against him.

Still, Federer insists he is confident about his chances.

"Of course I believe," he said. "I believe very strongly that this is my year."