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Bjorn Borg Biography

Björn Rune Borg (Swedish pronunciation: [bjœːɳ bɔrj] ( listen); born 6 June 1956) is a Swedish former world No. 1 tennis player widely considered to be one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Between 1974 and 1981 he became the first man in the Open Era to win 11 Grand Slam singles titles (six at the French Open and five consecutive at Wimbledon). He also won three year-end championships and 15 Grand Prix Super Series titles. Overall, he set numerous records that still stand.

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I'm an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit.

Character, Intriguing, Play, Political

I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view.

Character, Compelling, Controversial Topics, Embroiled, Topic, Views

I have a great family, great kids. I have practically everything, you know? Sometimes I have to pinch myself. It's really true: Life starts at 50.

Everything, Kids, Know, Sometimes, Starts, True Life

He [Jimmy Connors] has one weakness. He can never say his opponent played well. That's why it feels good to beat him and that's why other players would rather beat him than any other player.

Beat, Feel Good, Jimmy, Player, Weakness

On Rafael Nadal: Every point he plays is like match point. That's why he's the champion right now.

Champion, Nadal, Play, Plays, Point, Sports

It has changed, quite a lot. It is very different now, there are quicker men, they are taller, stronger, have great stamina. The balls have also become faster. Tennis has now become a power sport. There is more depth in the game, as well, there are many more players than there used to be. The entire character of the game has changed.

Become, Character, Player, Sports, Stamina, Used

Roger Federer is stylish.

Federer, Roger, Stylish

It's not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me.

Financial, Long, Needs, Security, Sports, Trophies

You know growing up in Sweden meant we had a lot of rain when we played tennis. We were taught on clay courts but because of the weather, we had to go indoors a lot.

Clay, Courts, Growing Up, Know, Rain, Weather

You have to find it. No one else can find it for you.

Motivational Sports, Sports, Tennis

You never know how long Federer is going to play, but in my opinion he has at least one or two more grand slams to win. It depends how long he stays motivated. For me, he is the greatest player to ever play the game.

Depends, Games, Motivated, Player, Stays, Winning

I play tennis five hours a week, from Monday to Friday, for one hour every day. I like to be fit. If I can't exercise, I feel bad - I need to sweat and run to feel like I'm in good shape.

Friday, Hour, Monday, Play, Running, Week

As tennis players, we work and we sacrifice many things. To lose, that's not a happy thing - I mean sure, I was disappointed. You have to come back strong. But to win the last point in a grand slam tournament, that's the most beautiful and most satisfying feeling you can get as a tennis player. It's worth it.

Beautiful, Grand, Lose, Mean, Strong

Tennis is a traditional game. A big sport like tennis does not need too many changes. The game has become too fast, there are hardly any long, interesting rallies these days. So maybe slowing down the courts could help. But you can't really stop a sport from evolving.

Down, Fast, Games, Long, Sports, Stop

I just hated to lose.

Hated, Lose, Loses

My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match.

Being Strong, Giving Up, Greatest, Persistence, Point

If you're afraid of losing, then you daren't win.

Afraid, Ifs, Losing, Win, Winning

My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am, I fight until the last ball. My list of matches shows that I have turned a great many so-called irretrievable defeats into victories.

Down, Giving Up, Irretrievable, Perseverance, Persistence, Sports

Basically I started playing double handed on both my forehand and backhand side because my first racket was very heavy.

Double, Firsts, Heavy, Side, Sides