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

Quote by Bjorn Borg

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Bjorn Borg
Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Borg is a Swedish tennis player renowned for his elegant playing style, strong mental fortitude, and five consecutive French Open titles. His career was filled with brilliance, making him one of the greatest tennis players in history. more

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