Trip with another celebrated tennis player - Journeying alongside a renowned tennis figure during a break from the courts
Tennis Legends Boris Becker and Björn Borg Maintain a Professional Relationship
Boris Becker and Björn Borg, two of tennis's most iconic figures, share a history as center-court rivals, but their personal friendship remains limited. The Swedish tennis legend Borg, who dominated the late 1970s and early 1980s, won multiple Wimbledon titles, while Becker, the German star, rose to prominence shortly after Borg's retirement, securing his own Wimbledon victories in 1985, 1986, and 1989.
Despite their shared success and similar eras, there is no documented history of a personal friendship or significant family interaction between Becker and Borg. Their careers and lives occurred largely in different periods of tennis history. Borg had more documented friendships and rivalries with contemporaries like John McEnroe, with mutual respect despite different temperaments. Becker's story and personal life have been widely covered, but without connection to Borg's family or personal life.
Currently, Becker is enjoying a vacation in Ibiza with his pregnant wife, Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, and the couple's tradition of meeting Borg and his wife, Patricia, on the island during the summer continues. Becker publicly confirmed his wife's pregnancy in the podcast "Becker Petkovic" at the end of June, announcing that the baby will be their first child together. The baby is due around mid-December.
Meanwhile, Björn Borg, now 69, is joined by his two grown sons, Robin and Leo. No new information about Björn Borg's family expansion was provided in this paragraph.
Becker idolized Borg as a young tennis player, and their shared love for the sport continues to bring them together. In a recent Instagram post, Becker shared a vacation photo featuring himself, his wife, Björn Borg, and his wife, with the caption indicating that the people in the photo are like family to him.
In total, Becker and Borg have won a combined total of eight Wimbledon titles - three for Becker and five for Borg. As they continue their annual tradition of meeting on Ibiza during the summer, the tennis legends' bond remains a testament to the enduring allure of the sport.
I'm not gonna let go of the opportunity to play tennis with Björn Borg again, just like in our past matches. And despite our professional relationship, I want to make it clear, I'm not gonna let the chance slip away for a friendly game of tennis, much like how I never gave up during our iconic matches back in the day.
