 | Björn Borg | Virginia Wade |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | Björn Rune Borg (help·info) (born June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Sweden regarded by some observers and tennis players as the greatest player in the sport's history.[1][2][3] During a nine-year career | Sarah Virginia Wade (born July 10, 1945, in Bournemouth, Dorset, England) is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. She won three Grand Slam singles titles and four Grand Slam doubles titles. She is particularly remembered for w |
| Country | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Date of birth | June 6, 1956 (1956-06-06) (age 51) | July 10, 1945 (1945-07-10) (age 62) |
| Place of birth | Stockholm | Bournemouth, Dorset, England |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 5'7" (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 72 kg (160 lb) | 135 lbs. (61.2 kg) |
| Turned Pro | 1973 (international debut in 1971) | 1968 |
| Retired | 1984 (unsuccessful comeback from 1991 to 1993) | 1986 |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed backhand | Right-handed |
| Career Prize Money | US$ 3,655,751 | US$1,542,278 |
| Career record | 587-124 (82.6%) | 839-329 (WTA website) |
| Career titles | 97 (including 61 listed by the ATP) | - |
| Highest ranking | 1 (August 23, 1977) | - |
| Australian Open | 3R (1974) | W (1972) |
| French Open | W (1974, '75, '78, '79, '80, '81) | QF (1970, 1972) |
| Wimbledon | W (1976, '77, '78, '79, '80) | W (1977) |
| U.S. Open | F (1976, '78, '80, '81) | W (1968) |
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