Björn Borg’s 1991 Comeback to Tennis

A Great Champion who Retired at his Peak when Borg Returned to the Sport, he was a Man out of Time.

Björn Borg playing at the Monte Carlo in 1991. Picture © Tennisnet.com.

On 4th July 1981, Björn Borg lost to John McEnroe in the Wimbledon men’s final. It was Borg’s first defeat there in 42 matches, having won the previous five tournaments in a row. In September of that year, McEnroe defeated Borg again, this time in the final of the US Open.