Björn Borg
Bjorn Borg en 2014.jpg
Borg in 2014
Full nameBjörn Rune Borg
Country (sports) Sweden
ResidenceNorrmalm, Stockholm, Sweden
Born(1956-06-06)6 June 1956(age 66)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro1973 (comeback in 1991)
Retired1984, 1993
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
CoachLennart Bergelin (1971–1983)
Ron Thatcher (1991–1993)
Prize moneyUS$3,655,751
Int. Tennis HoF1987(member page)
Singles
Career record654–140 (82.4%)
Career titles66 (8th in the Open Era)
Highest rankingNo.1(23 August 1977)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (1974)
French OpenW(1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981)
WimbledonW(1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980)
US OpenF (1976, 1978, 1980, 1981)
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsW(1979, 1980)
WCT FinalsW(1976)
Doubles
Career record86–81 (51.2%)
Career titles4
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open3R (1973)
French OpenSF (1974, 1975)
Wimbledon3R (1976)
US Open3R (1975)
Team competitions
Davis CupW(1975)