Fans separated at an Old Firm derby in Glasgow, Scotland

A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants, management, and supporters all to varying degrees.

One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the Roman Empire between the Blues and the Greens, and the minor teams of the Reds and Whites, each of which were chariot racing clubs competing at the Hippodrome in Constantinople. The rivalry took on political tones as well, coming close to deposing the Roman Emperor Justinian in 532 CE in a riot and the suppression of the riot killed tens of thousands of people.

Owners have been known to encourage rivalries as they tend to improve game attendance and television ratings for rivalry matches. Clubs can reduce fan aggression surrounding rivalry games by acknowledging rather than downplaying the conflict because the rivalry is an integral part of fan identity.

Games between two rivals that are based in areas of close geographical proximity are often known as a local derby, or simply just a derby (UK:/ˈdɑːrbi/ DAR-bee, US:/ˈdɜːrbi/ DUR-bee); a sporting event between two teams from the same town, city or region. In modern usage the term is usually connected with association football and the media and supporters will often refer to this fixture as "Derby Day". However, and unsurprisingly, the first recorded use of the term was to refer to major provincial horse races from a time when the Epsom Derby, was not only England’s major sporting event but also a huge social occasion.

For example, the Western Times, 2 June 1860, refers to a race meeting at Haldon, Exeter, as their "local Derby Day." The Hull Packet, 31 May 1861, calls the Beverley, Hull and East Riding Races "our local Derby." It would appear that the term was already in use elsewhere in the world – The Ballarat Star (Victoria, Australia), 6 December 1860 edition, mentions that races in Dowling Forest were "the local Derby day."

The metaphor evidently seeped into common usage, as non-racing events also earned the epithet. An athletic club fete in Croydon (Norwood News, 22 May 1869), a rowing regatta at Bathgate, Scotland (Lothian Courier, 26 September 1874) and even a hotly contested local government election (Croydon Advertiser, 27 February 1875) were all described as a local Derby.

As club football (Rugby and Association codes) gained popularity in the 1870s and 1880s the phrase migrated to that pastime. The Preston Herald of 14 March 1883 said of a fixture between Low Moor and Clitheroe that "when it becomes known that the clubs are likely to meet, popular feeling runs high – so high, in fact, that the occasional is recognised as the local Derby day".

The Epsom Derby being an annual event, early usage tended to refer only to the biggest occasion of the year in a certain location – the Widnes Weekly News (16 March 1889) was moved to describe a match between Widnes FC and the touring New Zealand Native touring rugby team as "the great day of the season at Widnes – the local Derby." However, in football terms, the emphasis in the phrase had already shifted from the Derby aspect (a red letter day in the sporting or social calendar) to the local element – any football match involving nearby clubs, no matter how relatively unimportant the fixture might otherwise be. Hence the Burnley Express (15 December 1888) felt able to report that "for three weeks in succession the Langroyd team will be engaged in local "Derbies." First of all, Union Star; then Nelson, at Seed Hill; and afterwards Brierfield at Colne."

In rugby football, an early example of the term for that code appears in the Wigan Observer of 11 December 1885 which noted that "the local "Derby" in the football circles of Pemberton was brought off on Saturday last, when Highfield and Pemberton met."

Since at least as early as 1840 'derby' has been used as a noun in English to denote any kind of sporting contest. Other names for derbies include Clásicos in certain parts of the world and crosstown rivalries in the United States.

The intensity of the rivalry can range anywhere from a light hearted banter to serious violence. A rivalry that gets out of control can lead to fighting, hooliganism, rioting and some instances with career-ending and even fatal consequences. In the "Football War", along with other factors, it was suggested to have been the tipping point in leading to military conflicts.

Rivalries do not always stem from the sharing of an area. Hostilities can occur for different reasons, such as in the case of El Clásico with tensions between fans with a background of political differences. Frequent meetings in important games between teams can also lead to unpleasantries.

International rivalries

Association football

Athletics

Individual

1st party2nd partyDiscipline(s)TimespanArticleSource
United Kingdom Steve OvettUnited Kingdom Sebastian CoeMiddle-distance running1978–1986
Jamaica Usain BoltUnited States Tyson GaySprinting2005–2012
Jamaica Asafa Powell2006–2016
Cuba Dayron RoblesChina Liu XiangHurdling2007–2011
United States Joan BenoitNorway Grete WaitzMarathon
Jamaica Usain BoltUnited States Justin GatlinSprinting2012–2017
Jamaica Yohan Blake2012
Canada Ben JohnsonUnited States Carl Lewis1984–1988
Jamaica Veronica Campbell-BrownUnited States Allyson Felix100 metres & 200 metres2004–2016
Italy Ondina VallaItaly Claudia TestoniSprinting1932–1940Testoni–Valla rivalry
Italy Luigi FacelliUnited Kingdom David BurghleyHurdling1927–1933
Grenada Kirani JamesUnited States LaShawn MerrittSprinting2011–2017
Kenya Paul TergatEthiopia Haile GebrselassieMarathon1995–2000
Kenya Eliud KipchogeEthiopia Kenenisa Bekele2012–present
United Kingdom Daley ThompsonWest Germany Jürgen HingsenDecathlon
Serbia Ivana ŠpanovićRussia Darya KlishinaLong jump2007–present
Canada Donovan BaileyUnited States Michael JohnsonSprinting1996–1997Bailey–Johnson 150-metre race
United Kingdom Tessa SandersonUnited Kingdom Fatima WhitbreadJavelin1978–1992
India P. T. UshaPhilippines Lydia de VegaSprinting1980s
Norway Jakob IngebrigtsenUnited Kingdom Josh KerrMiddle-distance running2023–present
Jamaica Shelly-Ann Fraser-PryceJamaica Elaine Thompson-HerahSprinting2015–present

Team

1st party2nd partyDiscipline(s)TimespanArticleSource
Finland FinlandSweden SwedenMulti-discipline1925–presentFinland–Sweden Athletics International
Jamaica JamaicaUnited States United StatesSprinting1960s—present
Kenya KenyaEthiopia EthiopiaLong-distance running1968–present

Australian rules football

Badminton

Individuals

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Indonesia Susi SusantiSouth Korea Bang Soo-hyun1992–1996
Malaysia Lee Chong WeiChina Lin Dan2004–2020Lee–Lin rivalry

International

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Indonesia IndonesiaChina China1990s–present

Bandy

In Swedish bandy, derby games are often played on Saint Stephen's Day.

Baseball

International

Dominican Republic

Dominican Professional Baseball League

Japan

Nippon Professional Baseball

Central League

Pacific League

Mixture

South Korea

KBO League

Taiwan

Chinese Professional Baseball League

Mexico

Mexican Baseball League

Mexican Pacific League

United States/Canada

Major League Baseball

Minor League Baseball

Venezuela

Venezuelan Professional Baseball League

Cuba

Cuban National Series

Basketball

Argentina

Australia

  • The Derby of Distance: Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers Although this rivalry is actually an international rivalry, it plays out within the Australia-based National Basketball League. The Breakers have been an NBL member from the league's formation.[citation needed]
  • Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings[citation needed]

Croatia

China

Guangdong has 11 CBA league titles, more than any other team in history, so it is very evident that they would have a lot of rivalries within the CBA.

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

These are active Hong Kong A1 rivalries:

These are high school sports rivalries, but are primarily contested in basketball:

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea Republic

Lebanon

Lithuania

North Macedonia

Philippines

Philippine Basketball Association

Historical

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

College basketball

UAAP

NCAA Philippines

CESAFI

Poland

Russia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Serbia

Spain

Taiwan

Taiwan Professional Basketball League

Turkey

United Kingdom

United States and Canada

National Basketball Association

Individuals

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Bill RussellWilt Chamberlain19591969Celtics–Lakers rivalry
Magic JohnsonLarry Bird19791991Celtics–Lakers rivalry
Michael JordanBill Laimbeer1988–1991Bulls–Pistons rivalry
Kobe BryantShaquille O'Neal1996–2011Shaq–Kobe feud
Tim Duncan19992016Lakers–Spurs rivalry
LeBron JamesKevin Durant2012 – presentCavaliers–Warriors rivalry Lakers–Suns rivalry
Stephen Curry2015–PresentCavaliers–Warriors rivalry Lakers–Warriors rivalry
Caitlin ClarkAngel Reese2023–presentClark–Reese rivalry

Bobsleigh

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Switzerland SwitzerlandEast Germany East Germany1976–1990
CanadaUnited States Kaillie HumphriesUnited States Elana Meyers2013–present

Bodybuilding

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Austria Arnold SchwarzeneggerCuba Sergio Oliva
United States Lenda MurrayUnited States Iris Kyle2002 Ms. Olympia 2003 Ms. Olympia 2004 Ms. Olympia

Boxing

Individual

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticle(s)Source
United States Sugar Ray RobinsonUnited States Jake LaMotta1942–1951
United States Muhammad AliUnited States Joe Frazier1971–1975Fight of the Century Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II Thrilla in Manila
United States Sugar Ray LeonardPanama Roberto Durán1980–1989The No Mas Fight
United States Floyd Mayweather Jr.Argentina Marcos Maidana2014Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana II
United States Floyd Mayweather Jr.Philippines Manny Pacquiao2009–2015Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao
Philippines Manny PacquiaoMexico Juan Manuel Márquez2004–2012Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez III Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez IV
Mexico Érik MoralesPhilippines Manny Pacquiao2005–2006Érik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao Érik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao II Manny Pacquiao vs. Érik Morales III
Mexico Marco Antonio BarreraMexico Erik Morales2000–2004Barrera vs. Morales trilogy Erik Morales vs. Marco Antonio Barrera Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales II Erik Morales vs. Marco Antonio Barrera III
United Kingdom Tyson FuryUnited States Deontay Wilder2018–2021Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III
Mexico Canelo ÁlvarezKazakhstan Gennady Golovkin2017–2022Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin III

Team

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Mexico MexicoPuerto Rico Puerto Rico1930s–2010sMexico–Puerto Rico boxing rivalry

Chess

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Germany Emanuel LaskerGermany Siegbert Tarrasch1894–1908World Chess Championship 1908
Cuba José Raúl CapablancaFrance Alexander Alekhine1927–c.1938World Chess Championship 1927
Russia Garry KasparovUnited States Deep Blue1996–1997Deep Blue versus Garry Kasparov
United States Bobby FischerSoviet UnionRussia Boris Spassky1972–1992World Chess Championship 1972 Fischer–Spassky (1992 match)
India Viswanathan AnandSoviet UnionRussia Vladimir Kramnik1989–presentList of chess games between Anand and Kramnik
Russia Vladimir KramnikRussia Garry Kasparov1993–2004List of chess games between Kasparov and Kramnik
Soviet UnionRussia Garry KasparovSoviet UnionRussia Anatoly Karpov1984–c.2000Karpov–Kasparov rivalry
Norway Magnus CarlsenUnited States Hikaru Nakamura2012–presentMagnus Carlsen Chess Tour 2020

College sport

Cricket

International

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticle(s)Source
EnglandAustralia1877–presentThe Ashes (Tests)
IndiaBangladesh2007–presentBangladesh–India cricket rivalry/Asian Clasico (Overall) Ganguly–Durjoy Trophy (Tests)
AustraliaNew Zealand1946–presentTrans-Tasman Trophy (Tests) Chappell–Hadlee Trophy (ODI and T20I)
EnglandIndia1951–presentAnthony De Mello Trophy (Tests) Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy (Tests)
IndiaPakistan1957–presentIndia–Pakistan cricket rivalry (Overall)
AustraliaWest Indies1960–presentFrank Worrell Trophy (Tests)
EnglandWest Indies1963–presentRichards–Botham Trophy (Tests)
AustraliaIndia1996–presentBorder–Gavaskar Trophy (Tests) India–Australia cricket rivalry (Overall)
AustraliaSouth Africa1999–present
PakistanAustralia2019–presentBenaud–Qadir Trophy (Tests)
EnglandNew Zealand2024–presentCrowe–Thorpe Trophy (Tests)
BangladeshSri Lanka2018–presentBangladesh–Sri Lanka cricket rivalry (Overall)
South AfricaNew Zealand2024–presentTangiwai Shield (Tests)

Domestic

Australia

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Big Bash LeagueMelbourne RenegadesMelbourne Stars2011–presentMelbourne Derby
Sydney SixersSydney Thunder2011–presentSydney Smash
Sheffield ShieldNew South WalesQueensland1892–present

Bangladesh

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Bangladesh Premier LeagueDhaka DynamitesComilla Victorians2015–2024BPL Clásico
Rangpur RidersFortune Barishal2024–2025North–South Derby
Dhaka Premier LeagueAbahaniMohammedan1972–presentDhaka Derby

England

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
County ClubsMiddlesexSurreyLondon derby
LancashireYorkshireWar of the Roses
WarwickshireWorcestershireWest Midlands derby
KentSurrey1709–presentThe Oldest Rivalry

India

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Ranji Trophy Irani Cup Vijay Hazare Trophy Syed Mushtaq Ali TrophyKarnatakaTamil Nadu1934–presentKaveri Derby
DelhiBombay1956–present
MaharashtraBombay1960–presentMaratha Derby
AndhraHyderabad1954–presentTelugu derby
Indian Premier LeagueChennai Super KingsMumbai Indians2008–presentChennai Mumbai Rivalry
Kolkata Knight RidersRoyal Challengers Bangalore2008–presentKolkata Bangalore Rivalry
Chennai Super KingsRoyal Challengers Bangalore2008–presentSouth Indian Derby

New Zealand

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Plunket Shield The Ford Trophy Men's Super SmashAucklandCanterbury1873–present

Pakistan

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Pakistan Super LeagueKarachi KingsLahore Qalandars2016–presentKarachi Kings–Lahore Qalandars rivalry

Sri Lanka

League Name1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Lanka Premier LeagueGalle MarvelsJaffna Kings2022–presentLPL Clásico
Big MatchRoyal College, ColomboS. Thomas' College, Mt Lavinia1879–presentRoyal–Thomian

Cue sports

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanSource
United States Willie MosconiUnited States Rudolph Wanderone Jr.Pool
Wales Ray ReardonEngland John SpencerSnooker1969–1988
Northern Ireland Alex Higgins1972–1986
Canada Cliff Thorburn1973–1989
England Steve Davis1979–1989
England Jimmy White1981–2007
Scotland Stephen Hendry1987–2009
Scotland Stephen HendryEngland Jimmy White1986–2010
England Ronnie O'Sullivan1993–2011
Scotland John Higgins1995–2012
England Ronnie O'Sullivan1994–present
England Mark Selby2002–present
China Ding Junhui2005–present

Curling

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Canada Glenn HowardCanada Kevin Martin
Canada Jennifer JonesCanada Kelly Scott

Cycling

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanArticleSource
Italy Gino BartaliItaly Fausto Coppiroad racing1940–1956
France Jacques AnquetilFrance Raymond Poulidor
Belgium Rik Van LooyBelgium Benoni Beheyt1963–1966
Belgium Eddy MerckxBelgium Roger De Vlaeminck1969–1978
Belgium Eddy MerckxSpain Luis Ocaña
Italy Francesco MoserBelgium Roger De Vlaeminck1974–1984
United States Connie Carpenter-PhinneyUnited States Rebecca Twiggroad racing, track cycling
Republic of Ireland Sean KellyBelgium Eric Vanderaerdenroad racing
United States Greg LeMondFrance Bernard Hinault1984–1986
France Laurent Fignon
Scotland Graeme ObreeEngland Chris Boardmantrack cycling
Italy Francesco MoserItaly Beppe Saronniroad racing1978–1986
United States Lance ArmstrongItaly Marco Pantani2000
Belgium Frank VandenbrouckeItaly Michele Bartoli1999
Belgium Lotto–IntermarchéBelgium Soudal–Quick-Step
Australia Anna MearesUnited Kingdom Victoria Pendletontrack cycling–2012
Spain Alberto ContadorLuxembourg Andy Schleckroad racing
Switzerland Fabian CancellaraBelgium Tom Boonenroad racing2006–2016
United Kingdom Chris HoyFrance Grégory Baugétrack cycling2009–2012
United Kingdom Laura TrottUnited States Sarah Hammertrack cycling2012–
United Kingdom Mark CavendishGermany Marcel Kittelroad racing
United Kingdom Chris FroomeSpain Alberto Contadorroad racing2013–2017
France Julien AbsalonSwitzerland Nino Schurtercross-country
Spain Alejandro ValverdeSpain Joaquim Rodríguezroad racing2012–2016
Germany Tony MartinSwitzerland Fabian Cancellararoad racing
Australia AustraliaUnited Kingdom Great Britaintrack cycling
Belgium Wout Van AertNetherlands Mathieu van der Poelcyclo-cross, road racing2014–Van Aert–Van der Poel rivalry
Slovakia Peter SaganBelgium Greg Van Avermaetroad racing2015–
France Nacer BouhanniFrance Arnaud Démareroad racing
Slovakia Peter SaganPoland Michał Kwiatkowskiroad racing
France Pauline Ferrand-PrévotSwitzerland Jolanda Neffcross-country
Netherlands Annemiek van VleutenNetherlands Anna van der Breggenroad racing2017–2021
Slovenia Tadej PogačarDenmark Jonas Vingegaardroad racing2021–
Netherlands Annemiek van VleutenNetherlands Demi Volleringroad racing2022–2023
Netherlands Mathieu van der PoelSlovenia Tadej PogačarClassic cycle races2023–
Netherlands Team SD Worx–ProtimeUnited States Lidl–Trekroad racing

Darts

1st party (Years active)2nd party (Years active)TimespanSource
Scotland Jocky Wilson (1978–1996)England Eric Bristow (1976–2007)1980–1989
England John Lowe (1976–2007)England Eric Bristow (1976–2007)1978–1993
England Phil Taylor (1986–2018)Netherlands Raymond van Barneveld (1987–2019)2006–2018
Wales Gerwyn Price (2014–present )Scotland Gary Anderson (2001–present)2018–present
England Luke Littler (2023–present)England Luke Humphries (2011–present)2024–present

Diving

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
China Qiu BoUnited Kingdom Tom Daley

Esports

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanArticleSource
Team SoloMidCloud9League of Legends2013–2023
AllianceNatus VincereDota 22013–2016
FaZe ClanOpTic GamingCall of Duty, Counter-Strike2013–present
T1Royal Never Give UpLeague of Legends2013–2022
Edward GamingT1League of Legends2015–present
Gen.GT1League of Legends2014–present
SK GamingVirtus.proCounter-Strike2015–2018
KT RolsterT1StarCraft: Brood War, League of Legends2004–presentThe Telecom Wars
G2 EsportsFnaticLeague of Legends2016–present

Field hockey

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
India IndiaPakistan Pakistan1947–presentIndia–Pakistan field hockey rivalry

Figure skating

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanArticleSource
United States Linda FratianneEast Germany Anett PötzschWomen's singles1973–1980
United States Scott HamiltonUnited States Scott CramerMen's singles1976–1980
United States Brian BoitanoCanada Brian OrserMen's singles1982–1988See also: Battle of the Brians
East Germany Katarina WittUnited States Debi ThomasWomen's singles1984–1988See also: Battle of the Carmens
United States Nancy KerriganUnited States Tonya HardingWomen's singles1990–1994See also: Assault of Nancy Kerrigan
Russia Maya Usova Russia Alexander ZhulinRussia Oksana Grishuk Russia Evgeny PlatovIce dance1992–1994
United States Michelle KwanUnited States Tara LipinskiWomen's singles1996–1998
Canada Jamie Salé Canada David PelletierRussia Elena Berezhnaya Russia Anton SikharulidzePairs1998–2002See also: 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating scandal
Russia Alexei YagudinRussia Evgeni PlushenkoMen's singles1997–2002
United States Todd EldredgeUnited States Timothy GoebelMen's singles1998–2002
South Korea Yuna KimJapan Mao AsadaWomen's singles2005–2014
Canada Tessa Virtue Canada Scott MoirUnited States Meryl Davis United States Charlie WhiteIce dance2006–2014
France Gabriella Papadakis France Guillaume Cizeron2016–2018
Japan Yuzuru HanyuCanada Patrick ChanMen's singles2010–2018
Spain Javier Fernández2010–2018
United States Nathan Chen2016–2022
Russia Evgenia MedvedevaRussia Alina ZagitovaWomen's singles2017–2019
Russia Anna ShcherbakovaRussia Alexandra TrusovaWomen's singles2019–2022

Golf

1st party2nd party3rd partyTimespanArticleSource
United StatesEuropeRyder Cup
United States Arnold PalmerUnited States Jack Nicklaus1958–1980
United States Tom WatsonUnited States Gary McCord
United States Jack NicklausUnited States Tom Watson1977–1982
United States Jack NicklausUnited States Lee Trevino
United States Jack NicklausUnited States Tom Weiskopf
United States Paul RunyanUnited States Sam Snead
United States Ben HoganUnited States Sam Snead1938–1967
United States Ben HoganUnited States Byron Nelson1935–1946
United States Tiger WoodsUnited States Phil Mickelson1996–present
United States Walter HagenUnited States Bobby Jones1914–1930
United States Walter HagenUnited States Gene Sarazen
United States Mickey WrightUnited States Kathy Whitworth1958–1973
Australia Greg NormanUnited States Tim Finchem
Australia Greg NormanEngland Nick Faldo
United States Johnny MillerEngland Nick Faldo
Oklahoma State CowboysHouston Cougars
England J.H. TaylorJersey Harry VardonScotland James BraidGreat Triumvirate
United States Glenna Collett VareEngland Joyce Wethered
Republic of Ireland Pádraig HarringtonSpain Sergio García
Sweden Annika SörenstamAustralia Karrie Webb
Spain Seve BallesterosUnited States Paul Azinger
Scotland Willie Park Sr.Scotland Tom Morris
United States Ben Hogan United States Byron NelsonUnited States Harvie Ward United States Ken Venturi
United States Tom KiteUnited States Ben Crenshaw
Spain Seve BallesterosUnited States Deane Beman
United States Louise SuggsUnited States Babe Zaharias1948–1954
South Africa Rory SabbatiniUnited States Ben Crane
Scotland Colin MontgomerieScotland Sandy Lyle
United States Bryson DeChambeauUnited States Brooks Koepka2019–present

Gridiron football

American football

Individual

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Jerry RiceDeion Sanders1989–1996
Tom BradyPeyton Manning2000–2016Brady–Manning rivalry
Eli Manning2006–2013Manning Bowl
Josh AllenPatrick Mahomes2018–presentAllen–Mahomes rivalry

College football

Mexico

ONEFA/CONADEIP (National College Association of American Football/National College Sports Commission of Private Institutions)

United States

Canada

Canadian football

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Hamilton Tiger-CatsToronto Argonauts1873–presentHarold Ballard Trophy
Hamilton Tiger-CatsMontreal Alouettes/Concordes1982–presentClassique
Winnipeg Blue BombersSaskatchewan Roughriders1936–presentBanjo Bowl
Edmonton ElksCalgary Stampeders1949–presentBattle of Alberta

High school football

Gymnastics

1st party2nd partyTimespanSource
United States United StatesChina People's Republic of China
Japan Japan–present
Russia RussiaRomania Romania–present

Handball

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

  • Liège derbies: ROC Flémalle vs. Union Beynoise ROC Flémalle vs. Jeunesse Jemeppe (previously vs. Progrès HC Seraing). Union Beynoise vs. HC Herstal. JS Herstal vs. HC Herstal. Union Beynoise vs. HC Visé BM.
  • Germanophone derby : HC Eynatten-Raeren vs. KTSV Eupen 1889
  • Limburg derbies: HB Sint-Truiden vs. Initia HC Hasselt vs. United HC Tongeren vs. Achilles Bocholt vs. Sporting Neerpelt-Lommel vs. Kreasa HB Houthalen vs. DHC Meeuwen.
  • Antwerp derbies: KV Sasja HC Hoboken vs. Olse Merksem HC vs. DHW Antwerpen vs. HV Uilenspiegel Wilrijk.
  • Hainuyé derby: EHC Tournai vs. Entente du Centre CLH
  • Flanders derby: HC DB Gent vs. HKW Waasmunster
  • Brussels derby: HC Kraainem vs. United Brussels HC
  • Charleroi derby: SHC Mont-sur-Marchienne vs. HBC Charleroi-Ransart

Croatia

Denmark

France

Germany

Israel

Hungary

Macedonia

Poland

Lomza Vive Kielce vs. Orlen Wisla Plock

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Tunisia

Ukraine

Horse racing

1st party2nd partyTimespanSource
SeabiscuitWar Admiral1938
AffirmedAlydar1978–1979
Sunday SilenceEasy Goer1989
Hurricane FlyJezki2014

Ice hockey

Multinational

Kontinental Hockey League

North America

National Hockey League

ECHL

Junior

Canadian Hockey League

College

Europe

Austria

Czech Republic

Finland

France

Germany

Italy

  • Hockey Club Torino vs. Hockey Club Valpellice

Norway

Poland

Romania

Slovakia

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

International

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticle(s)Source
CanadaRussia Soviet Union1954, but especially after 1972, to presentSummit Series 2008 IIHF World Championship final
Canada menUSA men1920–presentCanada–United States rivalry
Canada womenUSA women1990–presentCanada–United States women's rivalry
Canada U20USA U201973–presentCanada–United States junior rivalry
CzechoslovakiaSoviet Union1954, but especially after 1968, to 19931954 World Ice Hockey Championships
Czech RepublicRussia1993–present1998 Winter Olympics gold medal game 2010 IIHF World Championship final
Czech RepublicSlovakia1994–presentCzech Republic–Slovakia rivalry
FinlandSweden1932–present

Individual

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticle(s)Source
Canada Sidney CrosbyRussia Alexander Ovechkin2005–presentCapitals–Penguins rivalry

Lacrosse

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
CornellPrinceton1922–presentCornell–Princeton lacrosse rivalry
Johns HopkinsLoyola (MD)1939–presentJohns Hopkins–Loyola lacrosse rivalry
Johns HopkinsMaryland1895–presentJohns Hopkins–Maryland lacrosse rivalry

Luge

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Austria Markus ProckGermany Georg Hackl1988–2002
Germany Tatjana HüfnerGermany Natalie Geisenberger2008–2019

Mixed martial arts

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitionersLuta Livre practitioners1930s–1997
Brazil Royce GracieUnited States Ken Shamrock1993–2016
Russia Fedor EmelianenkoBrazil Rodrigo Minotauro
United States Matt HughesUnited States B.J. Penn
United States Chuck LiddellUnited States Tito Ortiz2004–2018Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz
United States Chuck LiddellUnited States Randy CoutureRandy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell
United States Tito OrtizUnited States Ken Shamrock
Japan Kazushi SakurabaBrazil Royler Gracie Brazil Royce Gracie Brazil Renzo Gracie Brazil Ryan Gracie (Gracie family)1999–2007Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Royce Gracie
Cuba Jose Landi Brazil Wanderlei Silva Brazil Maurício Shogun Brazil Anderson Silva (Chute Boxe)Brazil Rodrigo Minotauro Brazil Murilo Bustamante Brazil Vitor Belfort Brazil Rogério Minotouro (Top Team)2002–2007
United States Quinton JacksonBrazil Wanderlei Silva2003–2018Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson
United States Brock LesnarUnited States Frank Mir
United States Dominick CruzUnited States Urijah Faber
United States Jon JonesUnited States Daniel Cormier2014–2017
United States Ronda RouseyUnited States Miesha Tate2012–2013Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey
United States Chael SonnenBrazil Anderson Silva2010–2012
United States Michael ChandlerUnited States Eddie Alvarez
United States Frankie EdgarUnited States Gray Maynard
United States Gilbert MelendezUnited States Josh Thomson
United States Tim SylviaBelarus Andrei Arlovski
United States Cain VelasquezBrazil Junior dos Santos2011–2014
United States Matt SerraCanada Georges St-Pierre2007–2008
Republic of Ireland Conor McGregorUnited States Nate Diaz2016
Republic of Ireland Conor McGregorRussia Khabib Nurmagomedov2014–2021
Republic of Ireland Conor McGregorUnited States Dustin Poirier2021–present
Mexico Brandon MorenoBrazil Deiveson Figueiredo2020–2023
Nigeria Israel AdesanyaBrazil Alex Pereira2016–2023
Nigeria Israel AdesanyaSouth Africa Dricus du Plessis2023–present
Mexico Alexa GrassoKyrgyzstan Valentina Shevchenko2023–2024

Other martial arts

Lethwei

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
CanadaMyanmar Dave LeducMyanmar Tun Tun Min2016–2018Dave Leduc vs. Tun Tun Min III

Judo

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
South Korea Kim Jae-BumGermany Ole Bischof2008–present
Netherlands Anton GeesinkJapan Akio Kaminaga1964

Sumo

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Japan Takanohana KōjiUnited StatesJapan Akebono Tarō1990–2000

Motorsport

Manufacturers, cars, teams

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanArticleSource
BugattiBentley24 Hours of Le Mans1923–1930
Mercedes-BenzAuto UnionGrand Prix1934–1939Silver Arrows
FerrariAlfa RomeoFormula One
Jaguar CarsMercedes-BenzWorld Championship for Sports Cars1955, 19881991See also: 1955 Le Mans disaster
FordFerrariInternational Championship for Sports Cars 24 Hours of Le Mans1963–1967See also Ford v Ferrari, a 2019 film based on this rivalry.
Shelby CobraFerrari 250 GTOInternational Championship for GT Manufacturers1963–1965
Ford MustangChevrolet CamaroTrans-Am Series1968–1972
Petty EnterprisesWood Brothers RacingNASCAR Cup Series
Porsche 917Ferrari 512International Championship for Makes1969–1971
Nissan Skyline GT-RMazda R100 and RX-3JAF touring car racing1969–1973
Bob Sharp RacingBrock Racing EnterpriseSCCA National Championship Runoffs–1971
McLarenFerrariFormula One1976–present
BigfootGrave Diggermonster truck—1998
Chip Ganassi RacingPenske RacingCART IndyCar Series NASCAR Cup Series WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Ford Galaxie and Ford FalconMiniBritish Touring Car Championship1960s
LanciaAudiWorld Rally Championship
Team LosiTeam AssociatedRadio controlled car racing1988–present
Hendrick MotorsportsPenske RacingNASCAR Cup Series1989–present
HoldenFord AustraliaAustralian Touring Car Championship Supercars Championship
Ford Sierra RS500BMW M3Touring car racing1987–1992
SubaruMitsubishiWorld Rally Championship1990s–present
Spirit of America Formula Shell LSRVThrustSSCLand speed record1996–1997
AudiPeugeot24 Hours of Le Mans2007–2011
AudiToyotaWorld Endurance Championship2012–2016
MercedesFerrariFormula One2013–present
ToyotaHyundaiWorld Rally Championship2017–present
MercedesRed Bull RacingFormula One2013–present
Red Bull RacingFerrariFormula One2013–present
Chip Ganassi RacingArrow McLarenIndycar Series2022–present
Red Bull RacingMcLarenFormula One2024–present

Drivers and riders

1st party2nd partyDisciplineTimespanArticleSource
United States Barney OldfieldUnited States Ralph DePalmaAmerican Championship Car Racing1908–1918
United Kingdom Malcolm CampbellUnited Kingdom Henry SegraveLand speed record1926–1930
Italy Tazio NuvolariItaly Achille VarziGrand Prix1930–1948
Germany Rudolf CaracciolaGermany Bernd RosemeyerGrand Prix1935–1938[citation needed]
United Kingdom John CobbUnited Kingdom George EystonLand speed record1937–1939
Italy Piero TaruffiItaly Felice BonettoFormula One Grand Prix Sports car racing–1953
United States Art ArfonsUnited States Walt ArfonsLand speed record1952–1966
Argentina Juan Manuel FangioUnited Kingdom Stirling MossFormula One1954–1957
United Kingdom Tommy SopwithUnited Kingdom Jack SearsBritish Saloon Car Championship1958
United States Richard PettyUnited States David PearsonWinston Cup1960–1980
United Kingdom Jim ClarkUnited Kingdom Graham HillFormula One1962–1967
United States Art ArfonsUnited States Craig BreedloveLand speed record1964–1966
United States Don PrudhommeUnited States Tom McEwenNHRA funny car drag racing1964–1973
Italy Giacomo AgostiniUnited Kingdom Mike HailwoodGrand Prix motorcycling1965–1967
United States A. J. FoytUnited States Mario AndrettiAmerican Championship Car Racing1965–1992
United Kingdom Phil ReadUnited Kingdom Bill IvyGrand Prix motorcycling1968
United States Bobby AllisonUnited States Junior JohnsonWinston CupLate 1960s
United States Richard PettyUnited States Bobby AllisonWinston Cup1970s
Switzerland Jo SiffertMexico Pedro RodríguezFormula One International Championship for Makes1970–1971
Austria Niki LaudaUnited Kingdom James HuntFormula One1976–1977Hunt–Lauda rivalry
Brazil Ayrton SennaUnited Kingdom Terry FullertonKarting World Championship1978–1980
United Kingdom Barry SheeneUnited States Kenny RobertsGrand Prix motorcycling1978–1982
United States Richard PettyUnited States Cale YarboroughWinston CupLate 1970s1979 Daytona 500
United States Cale YarboroughUnited States Bobby Allison United States Donnie AllisonWinston Cup1979 Daytona 500
United States Darrell WaltripUnited States Cale Yarborough United States Bobby AllisonWinston CupEarly 1980s
United States Dale EarnhardtUnited States Geoff BodineWinston Cup1980's
Australia Alan JonesArgentina Carlos ReutemannFormula One1981
Australia Alan JonesBrazil Nelson PiquetFormula One1980–1981
France Didier PironiCanada Gilles VilleneuveFormula One1982
United Kingdom Nigel MansellBrazil Nelson PiquetFormula One1986–1992
United States Wayne RaineyUnited States Kevin SchwantzGrand Prix motorcycling1986–1993
France Alain ProstBrazil Ayrton SennaFormula One1988–1991, 1993Prost–Senna rivalry
New Zealand Rod MillenJapan Nobuhiro TajimaHillclimbing1990s–2000
United Kingdom Carl FogartyUnited States Scott RussellSuperbike World Championship1992–1994
Japan Masami HirosakaUnited States Brian KinwaldIFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship1993–1999
United States Jeff GordonUnited States Dale EarnhardtWinston Cup1994–2001
United Kingdom Damon HillGermany Michael SchumacherFormula One1994–1996Hill–Schumacher rivalry
Spain Carlos SainzUnited Kingdom Colin McRaeWorld Rally Championship1995
United Kingdom Matt NealUnited Kingdom Jason PlatoBritish Touring Car Championship1997–present
Germany Michael SchumacherCanada Jacques VilleneuveFormula One1997
Italy Loris CapirossiJapan Tetsuya HaradaGrand Prix motorcycling1998
United Kingdom Niall MackenzieUnited Kingdom Steve HislopBritish Superbike Championship1998
United Kingdom Neil HodgsonNew Zealand Aaron SlightSuperbike World Championship1998
Finland Mika HäkkinenGermany Michael SchumacherFormula One1998–2001Häkkinen–Schumacher rivalry
France Sébastien LoebFinland Marcus GrönholmWorld Rally Championship1999–2007
United Kingdom Chris WalkerUnited Kingdom Neil HodgsonBritish Superbike Championship2000
Italy Valentino RossiItaly Max BiaggiGrand Prix motorcycling2000–2006
United States Ben SpiesAustralia Mat MladinAMA Superbike Championship2000–2008
Germany Michael SchumacherColombia Juan Pablo MontoyaFormula One2001–2005
United States Jimmy SpencerUnited States Kurt BuschWinston Cup2002–2003
United States Jeff GordonUnited States Jimmie JohnsonSprint Cup Series2002–2015
United States Kurt BuschUnited States Jimmie JohnsonSprint Cup Series2004–2010
Germany Michael SchumacherSpain Fernando AlonsoFormula One2005–2006
United Kingdom Dario FranchittiNew Zealand Scott DixonIndyCar2007, 2009–2013
United Kingdom Lewis HamiltonSpain Fernando AlonsoFormula One2007–present
Finland Kimi RäikkönenSpain Fernando AlonsoFormula One2005 and 2007
Finland Kimi RäikkönenUnited Kingdom Lewis HamiltonFormula One2007
United Kingdom Lewis HamiltonBrazil Felipe MassaFormula One2008
United States Carl EdwardsUnited States Brad KeselowskiSprint Cup Series2009–2010
Germany Sebastian VettelSpain Fernando AlonsoFormula One2010–2013
France Sébastien LoebFrance Sébastien OgierWorld Rally Championship2011
Monaco Charles LeclercNetherlands Max VerstappenKart racing Formula One2012–2013, 2019–present
United Kingdom Lewis HamiltonGermany Nico RosbergFormula One2013–2016Hamilton–Rosberg rivalry
Spain Marc MárquezItaly Valentino RossiGrand Prix motorcycling2013–2021
United Kingdom Lewis HamiltonNetherlands Max VerstappenFormula One2017–present
France Fabio QuartararoItaly Francesco BagnaiaGrand Prix motorcycling2021–present
Italy Francesco BagnaiaSpain Jorge MartinGrand Prix motorcycling2023–present
Italy Valentino RossiSpain Sete GibernauGrand Prix motorcycling
United States Gary BettenhausenUnited States Larry DicksonUSAC Sprint Car Series American Championship Car Racing
France Pierre GaslyFrance Esteban OconKarting Formula One2009–present
Spain Álvaro BautistaTurkey Toprak RazgatlıoğluSuperbike World Championship2022–present
United Kingdom Jonathan ReaTurkey Toprak RazgatlıoğluSuperbike World Championship2021–present
France Romain GrosjeanUnited States Santino FerrucciIndyCar2024–present
United Kingdom Lando NorrisNetherlands Max VerstappenFormula One2024–present

Mountaineering and rock climbing

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France Catherine DestivelleUnited States Lynn Hill1985–1990

Netball

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Australia Australian Netball DiamondsNew Zealand New Zealand Silver Ferns1963–, especially 1996–present

Rugby league

Australia

National Rugby League

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
South Sydney RabbitohsSydney Roosters1908 to presentRon Coote Cup
Sydney RoostersManly Warringah Sea Eagles1947 to presentBattle of the Birds
Penrith PanthersParramatta Eels1967 to presentBattle of the West
Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesWests Tigers1970s to present
Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsParramatta Eels1970s to present
Newcastle KnightsManly Warringah Sea Eagles1988 to present
Canberra RaidersWests Tigers1989 to present
Brisbane BroncosNorth Queensland Cowboys1995 to presentQueensland derby
Melbourne StormSt. George Illawarra Dragons1999 to present
Sydney RoostersSt. George Illawarra Dragons2002 to presentANZAC Day Cup
Melbourne StormBrisbane Broncos2003 to present
Brisbane BroncosGold Coast Titans2007 to presentSouth East Queensland derby
Melbourne StormManly-Warringah Sea Eagles2007 to presentBattle of Brookvale
Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSouth Sydney Rabbitohs2012 to presentNRL Good Friday Game
Melbourne StormCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2016 to present

State of Origin

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Queensland MaroonsNew South Wales BluesFirst Rivalry Era 1908 to 1979, Modern Rivalry Era 1980 to present

United Kingdom

International Rugby League

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Australia AustraliaNew ZealandNew Zealand1908 to presentAustralia vs New Zealand in rugby league
Australia AustraliaUnited Kingdom Great Britain / England England1907 to presentAustralia–England rugby league rivalry
New Zealand New ZealandUnited Kingdom Great Britain / England England1908 to present

Individual

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Mark CarrollPaul Harragon
Brad FittlerAndrew Johns
Andrew JohnsBrett Kimmorley
Wendell SailorAdam MacDougall
Benji MarshallJohnathan Thurston
Paul GallenNate Myles
Sam BurgessJames Graham

Rugby union

Club Rugby Union

Australia

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
Queensland RedsNew South Wales Waratahs1882–presentEast Coast Derby

Argentina

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
CASISIC1935–presentEl clasico de San Isidro

Costa Rica

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
Stag San JoséUniversitarios Rugby Club1980s–presentSuperclasico
Universitarios Rugby ClubLiceo CR Waikalas2000s–presentStudent Derby

France

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
Racing 92Stade Français1892–present [citation needed]Paris derby
Stade FrançaisStade Toulousain1903–present [citation needed]French Derby or Le derby des Stades
BayonneBiarritz1908–present [citation needed]Basque derby
BriveClermont1927–present [citation needed]Massif Central derby
PerpignanBéziersDerby du Languedoc-Roussillon

Ireland

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
LeinsterMunster1875–presentHistory of rugby union matches between Leinster and Munster
University College DublinTrinity College Dublin (DUFC)1919–presentThe Colours Match

Italy

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
BenettonZebre2012–presentItalian derby
RovigoPetrarca1948 –presentDerby of Italy

Spain

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
VRACRugby El Salvador1988–presentDerbi vallisoletano

New Zealand

1st party2nd partyTimespanDerby nameSource
BluesCrusaders1996–presentEl Clasico of New Zealand Rugby
BluesChiefs1996–presentBattle of the Bombays
BluesHurricanes1996–present
CrusadersHighlanders1996–presentSouthern Derby
AucklandCanterbury
AucklandNorth HarbourBattle of the Bridge
AucklandCounties ManukauBattle of the Bombays Part two
AucklandWaikatoBattle of the Bombays
CanterburyTasmanCrusaders Derby
CanterburyOtago
OtagoSouthlandSouthern Derby

Poland

United Kingdom

International Rugby Union

See Also: List of international rugby rivalries

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
New Zealand All BlacksSouth Africa Springboks1921 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa
New Zealand All BlacksAustralia Wallabies1903 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between Australia and New Zealand Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand All BlacksWales1905 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between New Zealand and Wales
EnglandWales1881 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between England and Wales
EnglandFrance1906 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between England and France
EnglandScotland1871 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between England and Scotland Calcutta Cup
Australia WallabiesSouth Africa Springboks1933 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between Australia and South Africa
FijiSamoa1924 to presentHistory of rugby union matches between Fiji and Samoa

Sailing

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AlinghiBMW Oracle Racing–20102010 America's Cup
Ben AinslieJonas Høgh-Christensen–2012

Short-track speed skating

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
South Korea South KoreaChina China

Skiing

Alpine skiing

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Austria AustriaSwitzerland Switzerland
United States Lindsey VonnGermany Maria Höfl-Riesch–2014
Switzerland Maria WalliserSwitzerland Michaela Figini
Luxembourg Marc GirardelliSwitzerland Pirmin Zurbriggen
Croatia Janica KostelićSweden Anja Pärson2001–2006
United States Ted LigetyAustria Marcel Hirscher
Germany Katja SeizingerUnited States Picabo Street1992–1998
Austria Renate GötschlAustria Michaela Dorfmeister
Austria Marcel HirscherNorway Henrik Kristoffersen
Norway Aksel Lund SvindalNorway Kjetil Jansrud2015–2019
United States Mikaela ShiffrinSlovakia Petra Vlhová2017–present

Biathlon

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Norway Emil Hegle SvendsenFrance Martin Fourcade
Norway Ole Einar BjørndalenFrance Raphaël Poirée
France Martin FourcadeNorway Johannes Thingnes Bø2017–2020

Cross-country skiing

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Norway NorwaySweden Sweden
Norway Marit BjørgenPoland Justyna Kowalczyk
Norway Maiken Caspersen FallaSweden Stina Nilsson

Ski jumping

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Poland Adam MałyszFinland Janne Ahonen2002–2008
Poland Adam MałyszGermany Martin Schmitt2001–2011

Motorcycle Speedway

Poland

Scotland

Surfing

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
United States Kelly SlaterUnited States Andy Irons2002–2010
United States Tom CurrenAustralia Mark Occhilupo

Swimming

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Australia Swimming AustraliaUnited States USA Swimming2000–presentDuel in the Pool
United Kingdom Eleanor SimmondsUnited States Victoria Arlen2012–present
United States Michael PhelpsUnited States Ryan Lochte2004–2016
Russia Alexander PopovUnited States Gary Hall Jr.1996
Japan Kosuke KitajimaUnited States Brendan Hansen2001–present
Australia Leisel JonesUnited States Rebecca Soni2008
United States Shirley BabashoffEast Germany East German swimming team1976
United States Michael Phelps United States Ryan LochteUnited States Tyler Clary2008–present
United States Michael PhelpsSerbia Milorad Čavić2008–2012
South Africa Cameron van der BurghUnited Kingdom Adam Peaty2014–present
United States Michael PhelpsSouth Africa Chad le Clos2012, 2014–present

Tennis (Open era only)

1st party2nd partyTimespanArticleSource
Serbia Novak DjokovicSpain Rafael Nadal2006–2024Djokovic–Nadal rivalry
Switzerland Roger FedererSpain Rafael Nadal2004–2019Federer–Nadal rivalry
Serbia Novak DjokovicSwitzerland Roger Federer2006–2020Djokovic–Federer rivalry
United States Andre AgassiUnited States Pete Sampras1989–2002Agassi–Sampras rivalry
Sweden Björn BorgUnited States John McEnroe1978–1981Borg–McEnroe rivalry
Czechoslovakia Ivan LendlUnited States John McEnroe1980–1992Lendl–McEnroe rivalry[citation needed]
United States Jimmy ConnorsCzechoslovakia Ivan Lendl1979–1992Connors–Lendl rivalry[citation needed]
United States Jimmy ConnorsUnited States John McEnroe1977–1991Connors–McEnroe rivalry
Germany Steffi GrafSocialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia/Federal Republic of Yugoslavia/United States Monica Seles1989–1999Graf–Seles rivalry
United States Chris EvertCzechoslovakia/United States Martina Navratilova1975–1988Evert–Navratilova rivalry
Australia Margaret CourtUnited States Billie Jean King1962–1973
Germany Steffi GrafCzechoslovakia/United States Martina Navratilova1985–1994Graf–Navratilova rivalry
United States Chris EvertAustralia Evonne Goolagong Cawley1972–1983
United States Serena WilliamsUnited States Venus Williams1998–2020Williams sisters rivalry
Belgium Kim ClijstersBelgium Justine Henin1998–2010Clijsters–Henin rivalry
Germany Steffi GrafArgentina Gabriela Sabatini1985–1995Graf–Sabatini rivalry
Switzerland Martina HingisUnited States Venus Williams1997–2006Hingis–V. Williams rivalry
United States Lindsay DavenportUnited States Venus Williams1997–2005
Germany Steffi GrafSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario1988–1996
Serbia Novak DjokovicUnited Kingdom Andy Murray2006–2017Djokovic–Murray rivalry
Australia Rod LaverAustralia Ken Rosewall1968–1976
United Kingdom Andy MurraySpain Rafael Nadal2007–2016Murray–Nadal rivalry
Switzerland Roger FedererUnited Kingdom Andy Murray2005–2015Federer–Murray rivalry

Volleyball

Croatia

Libya

  • Misurata derby: Al-Sweihli vs. Al-Etihad Misurata

Philippines

South Korea

Turkey

Vietnam

See also

Works cited

  • Evanow, Pete (11 October 2005). Z: 35 Years of Nissan's Sports Car. Motorbooks. ISBN 9780760321812.

External links

  • , The Best Rivalry