The 69-year-old five-time Wimbledon champion shared his diagnosis in his new autobiography Heartbeat, co-written with his wife Patricia. The book, released early in Italy, discloses the illness for the first time. It remains unclear what type of cancer Borg faced or if he has fully recovered. “We wanted to tell the story in our own way,” Borg reportedly said.
The Swedish star, often called a “rock star of tennis,” won 11 Grand Slam titles before retiring at just 26. His dominance at Wimbledon, including four consecutive titles, and unforgettable rivalry with John McEnroe defined an era. McEnroe once admitted, “There’s magic when our names are mentioned together.”
Borg’s story reminds fans that even sporting giants face private battles off the court. His honesty offers strength to many dealing with illness.
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