Björn Borg (Södertälje, Suecia, 1956) está considerado uno de los mejores tenistas masculinos de la historia. Compitió entre 1973 y 1981, logrando 96 títulos, 66 de los cuales en el circuito ATP, antes de retirarse con tan solo 26 años de edad por motivos nunca del todo desvelados. Prototipo de tenista completo, gran competidor en todo tipo de pistas, Borg fue la primera súper estrella del tenis en una época de grandes figuras, como Connors, McEnroe, Vilas o Lendl, y el jugador que revolucionó totalmente la competición, tanto por su forma de juego, agresiva, variada y potente, como por el interés mediático que despertó gracias a su carisma. En la actualidad vive en Estocolmo con su esposa, Patrica Borg, y trabaja en varios medios como comentarista deportivo.
Recibe novedades de Björn Borg directamente en tu email
Latidos es la autobiografía oficial de Björn Borg. El legendario tenista sueco rompe su habitual reserva para ofrecer una mirada íntima y absolutamente honesta de su vida, desde su infancia y su mete
Idol Legend Enigma For the first time one of the all time greatest sportsmen is finally ready to share his astonishing story the long awaited tell all memoir from Bjorn Borg No one had ever played tennis quite like Bjorn Borg With his incredible athleticism powerful shot making and distinctive style he became a sensation after he burst onto the scene aged just 15 As he ascended to the pinnacle of men s tennis Borg experienced unprecedented stardom and success that changed the game forever Hailed as one of the most talented players to ever step onto a tennis court Borg collected the game s highest honours including eleven Grand Slam titles with five consecutive Wimbledon titles establishing himself as one of the greatest of all time Then he stunned the sporting world by announcing his retirement at the age of 26 and disappeared from tennis After all these years of silence Borg is ready to share everything In this candid memoir Borg takes us through all the major moments in his career shares insights into his rivalry with John McEnroe considered one of the best in the sport s history and their legendary 1980 Wimbledon final and explains his shock retirement Borg writes candidly about his personal life for so long kept under wraps incl
Idol. Legend. Enigma. For the first time, one of the all-time greatest sportsmen is finally ready to share his astonishing story: the long-awaited tell-all memoir from Bjorn Borg.a shockingly revelatory insight- The TimesThe tennis star retired too early, overdosed on drugs, was serially unfaithful and has been battling cancer. His memoir, Heartbeats, is wild - The TelegraphNo one had ever played tennis quite like Bjorn Borg. With his incredible athleticism, powerful shot-making and distinctive style, he became a sensation after he burst onto the scene aged just 15. As he ascended to the pinnacle of mens tennis, Borg experienced unprecedented stardom and success that changed the game forever.Hailed as one of the most talented players to ever step onto a tennis court, Borg collected the games highest honours, including eleven Grand Slam titles - with five consecutive Wimbledon titles - establishing himself as one of the greatest of all time. Then he stunned the sporting world by announcing his retirement at the age of 26 and disappeared from tennis.After all these years of silence, Borg is ready to share everything. In this candid memoir, Borg takes us through all the major moments in his career, shares insights into his rivalry with John McEnroe - considered one of the best in the sports history - and their legendary 1980 Wimbledon final, and explains his shock retirement. Borg writes candidly about his personal life - for so long kept under wraps - including his childhood, his early stardom and his uncomfortable relationship with fame, alongside all the highs and lows of his unmatched career.For the first time, readers will get Borgs own account of his career, his choices, and the experiences that shaped him as a person, from his childhood right up to today. This look behind the curtain at an enigmatic player who has fascinated generations of tennis fans, is ultimately a fascinating look at the making of sporting legend and, for readers who know nothing about tennis, a rare glimpse into an extraordinary, compelling life.
Latidos es la autobiografía oficial de Björn Borg. El legendario tenista sueco rompe su habitual reserva para ofrecer una mirada íntima y absolutamente honesta de su vida, desde su infancia y su mete