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A 2017 film about the tennis rivalry between Björn Borg and John McEnroe
- proper noun
- /bɔrg/
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Borg
- The film Borg captures the intense rivalry between two of tennis's greatest players.
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In the dream that opens the film, Borg appears to anticipate his own death.
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As the film ends, Borg is reconciled with his son and daughter-in-law.
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The film helps us to focus too on the human reconciliations that bring Borg belated satisfaction.
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In the documentary Borg, viewers gain insight into the pressures of professional tennis.
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The story of Borg explores the personal challenges faced by a sports icon during his career.
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Etymology
Borg as the film title is the name of Björn Borg, the tennis player the movie is about. His last name comes from the old Scandinavian word borg meaning 'fort' or 'castle', so the title is simply his family name.