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“My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am, I fight until the last ball. My list of matches shows that I have turned a great many so-called irretrievable defeats into victories.”

Quote by Bjorn Borg

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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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