Bjorn Borg quotes

Bjorn Borg is a Swedish former professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. His calm demeanor and remarkable success, especially at Wimbledon and the French Open, made him an international icon. He inspired a generation of players and helped popularize tennis around the world. Here are 19 of his quotes:

If you're afraid of losing, then you daren't win.

Bjorn Borg

You never know how long Federer is going to play, but in my opinion he has at least one or two more grand slams to win. It depends how long he stays motivated. For me, he is the greatest player to ever play the game.

Bjorn Borg

I had a great tennis career. I have no regrets. But to find peace with yourself, and to finally be with your family - I'm probably the happiest guy in the world.

Bjorn Borg

As tennis players, we work and we sacrifice many things. To lose, that's not a happy thing - I mean sure, I was disappointed. You have to come back strong. But to win the last point in a grand slam tournament, that's the most beautiful and most satisfying feeling you can get as a tennis player. It's worth it.

Bjorn Borg

You have to find it. No one else can find it for you.

Bjorn Borg

I wanted to win, even in practice.

Bjorn Borg

It's tough when you're No. 1. You don't have any private life, you can't even walk anywhere. I think that was one reason why I lost my motivation to play tennis.

Bjorn Borg

I'm amazed that years after I stopped playing tennis, people still recognize me in restaurants and ask for my autograph.

Bjorn Borg

I just hated to lose.

Bjorn Borg

Basically I started playing double handed on both my forehand and backhand side because my first racket was very heavy.

Bjorn Borg

I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view.

Bjorn Borg

It's not easy to part with the trophies. However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me.

Bjorn Borg

Roger Federer is stylish.

Bjorn Borg

You know growing up in Sweden meant we had a lot of rain when we played tennis. We were taught on clay courts but because of the weather, we had to go indoors a lot.

Bjorn Borg

I enjoy fashion.

Bjorn Borg

I'm an actor who plays an intriguing character, not a political pundit.

Bjorn Borg

I play tennis five hours a week, from Monday to Friday, for one hour every day. I like to be fit. If I can't exercise, I feel bad - I need to sweat and run to feel like I'm in good shape.

Bjorn Borg