Björn Borg
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
4
Records
Borg's career achievements are remarkable. He won 11 Grand Slam singles titles, including six French Open titles and five consecutive Wimbledon titles. He never lost a French Open final, finishing with a 6–0 record. He is the only man to win the Channel Slam three times. His 1980 Wimbledon final against John McEnroe is widely considered one of the greatest matches ever played. Borg's impact on tennis is enduring, and he remains a legend of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding career.
Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
Awarded for best Swedish athlete of the year.
Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
Awarded for best Swedish athlete of the year.
Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
Awarded for best Swedish athlete of the year.
BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
Recognized as the outstanding overseas sports personality.
Rankings & Lists
50 Greatest Players of the Open Era
Top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
TIME
1979-06-25
Björn Borg: Tennis's Cool King
Sports Illustrated
1980-07-07
Borg vs. McEnroe: The Greatest Final
Records & Feats
Most consecutive Wimbledon titles in the Open Era
Won five consecutive Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980.
Most French Open titles in the Open Era
Won six French Open titles, later matched by Rafael Nadal.
Only man to win the Channel Slam three times
Won the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year in 1978, 1979, and 1980.
First player to earn $1 million in prize money in a single season
Achieved in 1979.