Former World No. 1 Björn Borg is scheduled to play the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament this June, his first appearance on English grass in over 25 years. The 50 year-old Swedish tennis legend will play a doubles match on June 13 and a singles match on June 15 at Calderstones Park in Liverpool. For ticket information, visit www.liverpooltennis.co.uk.
Borg won five straight Wimbledon titles (1976-1980) but lost his last Wimbledon final to his rival John McEnroe in 1981. Eurosport.com has an entertaining excerpt from a recent joint interview with Borg and McEnroe. For Swedish speakers, Expressen has the full interview between the legendary rivals.
Borg holds a record six French Open titles; he is widely considered one of the all-time greatest tennis players. He officially retired from tennis at the age of 26 in 1983. In December 2006, Borg was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by BBC Sports.