Retired Tennis Star Bjorn Borg's Net Worth is $80m

10/05/2024 06:46 AM

Here’s everything you need to know about the personal life, net worth, career of former Swedish professional Tennis player Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Borg Facts

Bjorn Borg Career

Bjorn Borg is widely acknowledged as one of the sport’s all-time greats. According to Tennis magazine, he was ranked as the sixth-greatest male player of the Open Era. His rivalry with John McEnroe is legendary in the history of tennis, with their 1980 Wimbledon final often cited as one of the most remarkable matches ever played. Borg initially rose to fame as a teenage sensation and achieved remarkable and consistent success, contributing significantly to the growing popularity of tennis during the 1970s. This surge in interest made the professional tour more financially rewarding, with Borg notably becoming the first player to earn over US$1 million in prize money during a single season in 1979.

Borg was the first man to compete in six consecutive Wimbledon finals since 1886, a record later surpassed by Roger Federer, who reached seven consecutive finals from 2003 to 2009. Borg also holds the distinction of being the only man to achieve the Channel Slam three times, competing in the finals of the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open in the same year on three occasions (in 1978, 1980, and 1981). Impressively, he won three major titles without losing a set during those tournaments. However, despite reaching the final on four occasions, he never managed to secure a victory at the US Open.

Borg’s list of achievements extends to winning three year-end championships and an impressive 16 Grand Prix Super Series titles. He holds multiple records that are still unbroken. His exceptional performance earned him the title of ATP Player of the Year for five consecutive years, from 1976 to 1980. Additionally, he held the year-end world No. 1 ranking in the ATP rankings in 1979 and 1980, and he was named the ITF World Champion from 1978 to 1980. Notably, Borg is the sole Swede, whether male or female, to have won more than 10 major tournaments. In a surprising turn of events, Borg retired from tennis in 1981, abruptly ending his career at the age of 25. He later made a brief and unsuccessful comeback in 1991.

The retirement of Bjorn Borg was unexpected and many tennis players were shocked. He had an exceptional tennis career. After retirement, Bjorn Borg became a businessman. Borg was also the first tennis player to accumulate $1m as a salary in WTA.

Bjorn Borg Net Worth and Salary

Bjorn Borg has an estimated Net Worth of US$80 million as of 2024. He has played at the professional level and won trophies from his teenage days. Hence, it is not a surprise that he has accumulated such a huge net worth. During his playing career, Borg earned $3,655,751 million in prize money besides his earnings from endorsement and sponsorship deals. His career prize money contributes a major portion to his overall net worth.

Bjorn Borg owns the Bjorn Borg AB company, and he sells sportswear, accesories and footwear. Bjorn Borg has earned more than $150m through business and endorsement deals.

Bjorn Borg Personal Life

Björn Borg was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 6, 1956. He was the only child of his parents, Rune (1932–2008), who worked as an electrician, and Margaretha Borg (born in 1934). He spent his childhood in the nearby town of Södertälje.

In 1976, Borg began a relationship with Romanian tennis professional Mariana Simionescu, and they married in Bucharest on July 24, 1980. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 1984. Borg became a father when he had a son named Robin in 1985 with the Swedish model Jannike Björling, who later became a grandmother in 2014. In 1989, Borg tied the knot with Italian singer Loredana Bertè, and their marriage lasted until 1993. On June 8, 2002, he married his third wife, Patricia Östfeld, and they have a son named Leo, born in 2003, who also pursued a career in professional tennis.

Bjorn Borg Endorsements

Bjorn Borg’s current list of sponsors are not known in the public domain. During his playing days, Borg used to be one of the most sought-after athletes. It is obvious that a top Tennis star like Borg must have had several lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals in his pocket throughout his career. We will update Borg’s list of sponsors whenever we have further details.

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