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Borg

Borg

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A Swedish tennis player who was world number one in the 1970s and early 1980s
  • proper noun
translation icon : Björn Borg
  • Remember the line about Björn Borg, of whom Ilie Năstase said, "We're playing tennis; he's playing something else?"

My favorite player was beyond Borg, of course.

Examples

  • The tennis legend Borg dominated the French Open, winning six titles in just eight years.

  • Thank you, Dr. Borg, for your time today.

    Blog text (10)

  • Perhaps Bjorn Borg is available.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Maybe you could invite Lord Monckton or Bjorn Borg to bring some rational discussion to your circus.

    Blog text (20)

  • You know, you've heard of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe and they, they kind of had that rivalry that made both of them great.

  • Björn Borg was famous for his calm demeanor during high-pressure matches throughout the 1970s.

  • Many fans remember Borg for his epic rivalry with John McEnroe in the late 1970s.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Borg is the surname of Björn Borg, the famous Swedish tennis player. The name comes from an old Scandinavian word borg meaning 'fort' or 'castle', which gives a picture of strength and steady play like his calm game.