Björn Borg
Björn Borg (born June 6, 1956) is a retired professional tennis player from Sweden. He won Wimbledon five years in a row, more than any other player until Roger Federer did the same. Borg also won six French Open titles, which was later also done by Rafael Nadal, who in the 21st century won nine titles.[1] He is seen as one of the best tennis players of all time.
Full name | Björn Rune Borg |
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Country | Sweden |
Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Born | Stockholm, Sweden | 6 June 1956
Height | 1.80 m |
Turned pro | 1973 (amateur tour from 1971) |
Retired | 1983 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | US$ 3,655,751 |
Int. Tennis HOF | 1987 (member page) |
Singles | |
Career record | 639–130 (83.09%) |
Career titles | 64 |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (23 August 1977) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1974) |
French Open | W (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981) |
Wimbledon | W (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980) |
US Open | F (1976, 1978, 1980, 1981) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | W (1979, 1980) |
WCT Finals | W (1976) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 86–81 (51.2%) |
Career titles | 4 |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1973) |
French Open | SF (1974, 1975) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1976) |
US Open | 3R (1975) |
Team Competitions | |
Davis Cup | W (1975) |
Borg was famous for his unusual and exciting playing style. He also set many records.
Since retiring, Borg has run a clothing line. He has two sons, Robin (born 1985) and Leo (born 2003).
Trademark
Björn Borg has given the name to the fashion brand Björn Borg. Besides underwear, it includes other clothing, shoes, bags, glasses and fragrance for both men and women.
Grand Slam record
This table shows Borg's performance in each Grand Slam tournament in singles competition.
Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
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1973 | Round 4 | Quarter-final | Round 4 | |
1974 | Round 3 | Winner | Round 3 | |
1975 | Winner |
Björn Borg Media
Borg (left) celebrating his win over Guillermo Vilas at the French Open final in 1975
Borg (right) playing Tom Okker at Rotterdam Open in 1974
Borg playing a double-handed backhand shot at the 1979 ABN World Tennis Tournament
Borg (left) playing against John McEnroe in 1979
Borg as a sports commentator at the French Open in 1983
Borg and Mariana Simionescu in Snagov, Romania, on 24 July 1980
References
- ↑ "Borg still making the shots", Douglas Robson, USA Today, 25 May 2006
Other websites
Media related to Björn Borg at Wikimedia Commons