Borg Won’t Sell Trophies
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has decided not to sell the five Wimbledon trophies he won between 1976 and 1980.
Borg, who retired at 26, is reported to have established a £40m fortune during his career but has since been through two divorces and a bankruptcy.
He had also planned to sell his two famous wooden rackets at an auction of sports memorabilia in London in June.
But he said: “After great consideration I have decided I will never sell my Wimbledon trophies and rackets.”
One of the rackets was the one Borg used in his classic victory over John McEnroe in the 1980 final.
Borg, who won 11 grand slams in his short career added: “Trophies of this kind have a meaning that goes beyond my comprehension of the victories.”
“They emphasise the bond between me as a player and all the people, family, friends and fans that have stood behind me through the years.”
