Swedish tennis player who won 11 Grand Slam singles titles before retiring at age 26 in 1983.
Background
Born in Sodertalje, Sweden, Borg turned professional at 14 and broke through internationally by winning the 1974 French Open at age 18.
Career
He won five consecutive Wimbledons from 1976 to 1980 and six French Opens. He retired in 1983 at age 26 after losing the 1981 US Open final, his fourth runner-up finish at that tournament. He briefly attempted a comeback in the early 1990s.
Style of play
A right-handed baseliner with a two-handed backhand and heavy topspin, Borg combined fitness with composure that earned him the nickname “Ice Borg.”
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