Grand slam

In this auction, Bukowskis is proud to present bespoke rackets from Björn Borg's tennis career, all directly from Lennart Bergelin's collection. They have been in his possession and passed down as an inheritance to his son, Niclas Bergelin. Each racket was specifically crafted for Björn Borg according to his desired weight and design. Now, you have the unique opportunity to acquire these significant pieces of Swedish sports history and world-class tennis history. Each racket is signed by Björn Borg and comes with certificates issued by him personally.

Björn Borg is one of Sweden's foremost sports icons. Through his achievements and star status, he put Sweden on the world map as one of the leading tennis nations. From 1974 to 1981, he won a total of 11 Grand Slam tournaments, with his five consecutive Wimbledon victories particularly etched into the annals of tennis history. Deservingly, he was named the Swedish Athlete of the Century in 2000.

In the remarkable tale of the son of Södertälje who ascended to the absolute peak of tennis elite, Borg's coach and companion, Lennart Bergelin, played a central role. Bergelin, who in 1948 became the first Swedish tennis player to win a Grand Slam title when he clinched the doubles title alongside Jaroslav Drobný, went on to compete in a remarkable 88 Davis Cup matches.

After his active playing career, Bergelin became the captain of the Swedish Davis Cup team from 1971 to 1976. He guided Sweden to its first Davis Cup title with the triumph in the final in 1975. Among the team members was Borg, for whom Bergelin served as a personal coach from 1971 to 1983. Today, Bergelin's immense contribution to the Swedish tennis miracle is undisputed.

For a tennis player, their racket is their sole weapon. The significance of a racket's model, weight, and design cannot be overstated for a player's feel and technique. Often, players have many personal criteria and preferences.