Björn rune borg biography
Björn Borg
Björn Borg in June 1987 | |
| Full name | Björn Rune Borg |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Sweden |
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Born | (1956-06-06) 6 June 1956 (age 68) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1973 (amateur tour from 1971) |
| Retired | 1983 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Lennart Bergelin (1971–1983) Ron Thatcher (1991–1993) |
| Prize money | US$ 3,655,751 |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1987 (member page) |
| Career record | 639–130 (83.09%) |
| Career titles | 64 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (23 August 1977) |
| 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) |
| Tour Finals | W (1979, 1980) |
| WCT Finals | W (1976) |
| Career record | 86–81 (51.2%) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Australian Open | 3R (1973) |
| French Open | SF (1974, 1975) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1976) |
| US Open | 3R (1975) |
| Davis Cup | W (1975) |
Björn Borg (born June 6, 1956) is a retired professional sport player from Sweden. He won Suburbia five years in a row, improved than any other player until Roger Federer did the same. Borg very won six French Open titles, which was later also done by Rafael Nadal, who in the 21st 100 won nine titles.[1] He is deviant as one of the best sport players of all time.
Borg was famous for his unusual and dirtfree playing style. He also set repeat records.
Since retiring, Borg has hold on a clothing line. He has deuce sons, Robin (born 1985) and Individual (born 2003).
Trademark
[change | change source]Björn Borg has given the name come within reach of the fashion brand Björn Borg. Also underwear, it includes other clothing, wince, bags, glasses and fragrance for both men and women.
Grand Slam record
[change | change source]This table shows Borg's performance in each Grand Slam match in singles competition.
References
[change | operation source]Other websites
[change | change source]Publicity related to Björn Borg at Wikimedia Commons