Bjorn Borg on prostate cancer diagnosis, John McEnroe’s competition and the battle with drugs and alcohol
Borg won 66 singles titles, spent 109 weeks in the world No. 1 game and scored a record 41 consecutive victories at Wimbledon.
He retired at the age of 25 – a time when tennis players began to reach their peak – shocking.
“I’ve had enough. I’ve lost interest and motivation,” he said.
“If I knew what would happen in the next few years, I would continue to play tennis.”
In his autobiography, Heartbeat: Memoirs with Wife Patricia, the infamous private Borg talks about his career struggles.
“I have no plans. People today, they have guidance. I’m lost in the world,” he said.
“There are more drugs, medicines, alcohol to escape from their own reality.
“I don’t have to think about it.
After taking the overdose, Borg was hospitalized,,,,, External 1989 in Milan – This incident led him to reassess his retirement.
From 1991 to 1993, he returned to the Tennis Tour but failed to win a game.
“I’m going to die,” Borg added.
“I fixed my life. I’m very satisfied with myself.”
