“Was Bjorn Borg’s Greatest Strength His Unmatched Persistence? The Five-Time Wimbledon and 11-Time Grand Slam Champion Thinks So!”

“Was Bjorn Borg’s Greatest Strength His Unmatched Persistence? The Five-Time Wimbledon and 11-Time Grand Slam Champion Thinks So!”

Swedish tennis god Bjorn Rune Borg changed the face of tennis, taking it to a new level. He revolutionised the game with his powerful stroke play from the baseline making him an icon as well as a worldwide celebrity.

Borg was born on 6th June 1956 in the Swedish capital Stockholm as the only child of Rune and Margaretha Borg.

He is widely regarded by observers and other tennis players alike as one of the greatest players and professionals to have ever graced the sporting world.

In total, he won 11 Grand Slam singles titles between 1974 and 1981. Five at Wimbledon and six at the French Open and he did it all with his old wooden Donnay racket!

With his great athleticism and endurance, Borg was spotted by Sweden’s Davis Cup captain Lennart Bergelin and within 12 months he was playing elite-level tennis for his country.