When I retired from tennis I wanted to do other things with my life.
“When I retired from tennis I wanted to do other things … Read More
I’m amazed that years after I stopped playing tennis, people still recognize me in restaurants and ask for my autograph.
“I’m amazed that years after I stopped playing tennis, people still … Read More
Basically I started playing double handed on both my forehand and backhand side because my first racket was very heavy.
“Basically I started playing double handed on both my forehand and … Read More
Sure you have feelings and you get emotional and angry but I kept everything inside because I think I still had that thought in my mind – I didn’t want to get suspended again
“Sure you have feelings and you get emotional and angry but … Read More
I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view.
“I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial … Read More
I’m an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit.
“I’m an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political … Read More
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.
“I play tennis five hours a week, from Monday to Friday, … Read More
Roger Federer is stylish.
“Roger Federer is stylish.” Bjorn Borg
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.
“It’s not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do … Read More
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.
“You know growing up in Sweden meant we had a lot … Read More
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.
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I just hated to lose.
“I just hated to lose.” Bjorn Borg
If you’re afraid of losing, then you daren’t win.
“If you’re afraid of losing, then you daren’t win.” Bjorn … Read More
You have to find it. No one else can find it for you.
“You have to find it. No one else can find it … Read More
The ball is round, the game is long.
“The ball is round, the game is long.” Bjorn Borg
My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match.
“My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in … Read More
If you’re a good experienced player, you wknow what it takes to do. If you’re in trouble, you know how to change. One hundred percent of my game is instinct. I never stop and think I’m going to hit a ball crosscourt or down the line. I just do it.
“If you’re a good experienced player, you wknow what it takes … Read More
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.
“Tennis is a traditional game. A big sport like tennis does … Read More
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.
“As tennis players, we work and we sacrifice many things. To … Read More
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.
“He [Jimmy Connors] has one weakness. He can never say his … Read More