Over the course of his illustrious career, Borg won 11 Grand Slam titles, triumphing six times at the French Open and clinching five consecutive Wimbledon titles. Beyond his impressive on-court achievements, the Swede also ignited an unprecedented frenzy among fans, giving tennis a “Rock ‘n’ Roll” allure.

In a 2007 interview for Metal Express Radio, Pat Cash, a rock music enthusiast, hailed Bjorn Borg as the first “rock star” of tennis, with John McEnroe and Vitas Gerulaitis following in the Swede’s footsteps. However, the Australian asserted that the sport had lost this glamorous Rock ‘n’ Roll feel since their era.

Cash’s opinion proved to be a popular one, as Chris Evert also acknowledged the Swede’s rock star status. Speaking to the New York Times in 2024, the American likened Borg to the Beatles for the excitement he generated at the French Open.

Dubbing him the biggest star in tennis history, Evert disclosed that the former World No. 1 had to be surrounded by security due to the numerous women screaming and attempting to grab him.

Chris Evert’s ex-husband, former British No. 1 John Lloyd, also echoed the same sentiment, recalling the “storm” Bjorn Borg created at Wimbledon as he left women screaming in his wake.