“I couldn’t live with the circus that my life had become.”

“I couldn’t live with the circus that my life had become.”

interview with Bjorn Borg: After winning five Wimbledon titles and six Roland Garros crowns, he announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 26. a surprise to supporters and adversaries. Bjorn Borg was relieved: “It was nice at first to be asked for pictures and autographs, but after a while it got to be too much.” I retired at a young age because of this. “One hundred people were waiting for me when I got to the hotel. I was followed by twenty-five photographers when I went to a restaurant. I desired a typical life. Even though they are far better protected, champions nonetheless experience the same thrill today. However, it was quite insane at the time, and that was one of the main reasons I threw.

Regarded as one of the most influential individuals in tennis history, he has been increasingly active in the public arena over the past five years as a result of his appointment as captain of the European Laver Cup team and his accompanying of his 19-year-old son Leo Borg, who participates in the Futures and Challenger circuits. Reminiscent of his greatest moments, this interview was initially published in French for Tennis Magazine. Borg’s career’s little-known anecdotes are revealed during the chat. For example, how much he regrets playing in a little event, or how he was penalized for his doubles partner Ion Tiriac’s bad behavior when he was John McEnroe’s ball boy in his first professional match.

The entire CLAY interview is available in both Spanish and English. Conversation with Bjorn Borg Please share a little-known incident from your professional days with me. I was in the locker room waiting to go the court to play against (Harold) Solomon on the day of the 1980 Roland Garros semifinals, I believe. Prior to that, there was a match between Vitas Gerulaitis and Jimmy Connors. After defeating Jimmy 6-4 in the fifth game, Vitas approached me in the locker room, gave me a hug, and said, “You’re lucky, you’re going to play me in the final and not Jimmy.” After that, I defeated Solomon (6-2, 6-2, 6-0), and since we were good friends, the following day,