Björn Borg Reveals Battle with Prostate Cancer in Upcoming Memoir
The legendary tennis player Björn Borg has shared details about his battle against prostate cancer in the latest chapter of his upcoming memoirs, “Heartbeats.” The 69-year-old athlete revealed that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” form of the disease, but fortunately, he is in remission after an operation performed in 2024.Borg, in a recent interview from his home in Stockholm, expressed his relief and optimism about his current state. “I’m fine. I feel very good,” stated the former champion. The tennis star, known for his eleven Grand Slam singles titles, including six at the French Open and five consecutive at Wimbledon, surprisingly retired at the age of 26. His autobiography addresses this and other aspects of his life, such as his relationship with drugs, his personal relationships, and his family. The book is scheduled to be released in Great Britain on September 18th and in the United States on September 23rd. Borg, known for his privacy, wrote his memoirs with his wife, Patricia, for approximately two and a half years. “I went through difficult times, but it’s a relief for me to do this book. I feel much better,” he declared. The tennis player explained that he had undergone prostate cancer screening “for many, many years,” as the disease can be silent. Doctors found concerning results in September 2023, leading to additional tests. This discovery occurred just before Borg traveled to Canada to captain the European Team at the Laver Cup. Despite medical recommendations, Borg decided to participate in the event. After the event, he returned to Sweden and was hospitalized for further tests, which confirmed the cancer diagnosis. Surgery was scheduled for February 2024, a period that Borg described as “psychologically… very difficult, because who knows what will happen.” Borg reported that his most recent tests, conducted in August, came back clean. In his memoirs, Borg writes: “Now I have a new opponent in cancer, one I cannot control. But I will beat it. I do not give up. I fight as if every day were a Wimbledon final. And those usually turn out pretty well, don’t they?”I don’t have anything right now. But every six months I have to go for a check-up. The whole process is not fun.
Björn Borg
