Bjorn Borg

Biography

Bjorn Borg arrived on the tennis scene like a creature from another planet - long hair, headband, and a two-handed backhand that hadn't been seen at the sport's highest level. His most remarkable feat may have been conquering both clay and grass, surfaces that demanded opposite styles of play. Six French Opens proved his mastery of the slow stuff, while five consecutive Wimbledon titles showed he could adapt to the fastest grass. The contrast with his personality was striking: "Ice Borg" showed almost no emotion on court, letting his racquet do all the talking. His retirement at 26, burned out by the pressures of fame and competition, remains one of sport's great "what ifs" - he departed with a winning percentage that still ranks among the highest ever, his best years potentially still ahead.

Career Highlights

• 11 Grand Slam singles titles
• 6 French Open titles
• 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles
• Won French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back 3 times
• Retired at age 26 while still dominant

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