Bjorn Borg ruled the tennis courts in his heyday. However, though his career as a professional tennis player was a phenomenal and outstanding one, it was also very short. What are some of the moment in his career that make him such an unforgettable player and immense influence on tennis as we know it today? Right before he turned 18, he triumphed at the Italian Championship. And then, when he had turned eighteen and only a few weeks later, he won the French Championship as well. At the time of both these wins, he was the youngest player to win such glory. Even today if her were at the upcoming Austrialian Open, he would still be quite a star.
Further glory occurred when he turn nineteen. He won nineteen single matches in a row during the Davis Cup in 1975 with his 3 to 2 win against his Czech competitor. During his many tournaments, he provided new accomplishments for future generations to try and break and hold for themselves. He provided tennis with some of its greatest moves and moments ever seen and raised the level of tennis players, setting standards for years to come. Those playing in the soon to be held Australian Open Tennis Championship still after all these years have a lot to live up to.
Perhaps what made him such a great player was his strength. He had an extremely strong upper body, and though a slightly bowlegged run, he could run very quickly and with great agility on the tennis courts he graced. His style has been described as kind of rough and jerky, which suits his burly looking appearance.
His greatest rivalry was against John McEnroe, whom some claim put him out of business and ended his professional tennis playing career. However, though great rivals on the court, they have a healthy dose of respect for the other and their playing styles. They function as ying and yang in many ways, from their playing styles, to their looks, and to their personalities. Born was called the ice man precisely because he was so cool and level headed during his games and interviews, whereas McEnroe made a name for himself through his talent but also through his temper.