Björn Borg
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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 currently has won seven titles. He is seen as one of the best tennis players of all time.
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).
Grand Slam record [change]
This table shows Borg's performance in each Grand Slam tournament in singles competition.
| Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Round 4 | Quarter-final | Round 4 | |
| 1974 | Round 3 | Winner | Round 3 | |
| 1975 | Winner |
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