Tennis legend Björn Borg: Shock diagnosis prostate cancer!

Tennis legend Björn Borg: Shock diagnosis prostate cancer!

The tennis world is in shock because the 69-year-old legend Björn Borg has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This alarming message was first known in his upcoming autobiography "Heartbeats: A Memoir", which is to be released on September 18. In the book descriptions on Amazon Italy, Borg's state is mentioned what the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet confirmed, like the tabloid Express that relies on information from Borgs Verlags environment.

Borg, who won five times Wimbledon and a total of eleven Grand Slam titles with an impressive career, was one of the most formative figures in tennis during the 1970s and 80s. His legendary duels against John Mcenroe and Jimmy Connors made him one of the most famous athletes of that time. The Wimbledon final in 1980 against Mcenroe in particular is one of the best games in the history of tennis.

A mysterious comeback

Despite his illness, Borg has recently tried to preserve a piece of normality. He was recently relaxed on the beach of Ibiza with his long -time competitor Boris Becker and his pregnant wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro. In the autobiography that Borg wrote with his third wife Patricia Östfeld, he not only documents his sporting experiences, but also provides insights into his personal life and current health situation.

The decision to talk about his illness in a book could also be motivated by the desire to raise awareness of prostate cancer, a topic that is often taboo in men. This disease is rarely spoken openly in public, although it is much more common than many assume. As the experiences of the twin brothers Uli and Michael Roth show, both of them suffered from prostate cancer and published a book about it, openness in society can make a lot of causing a lot and suffering from those affected.

A critical health situation

The fight against prostate cancer is not only a personal challenge for Borg, but also throws a light on the importance of preventive examinations. As handball player Michael Roth emphasizes in interviews, many men often hesitate to go to the doctor and often only seek medical help with acute problems. Borg's history could help to sharpen the awareness of regular health examinations and to encourage men to proactively pay attention to their health.

Borg's autobiography is published internationally, including in Sweden, the USA, Great Britain and Italy. The publication takes place under strict confidentiality, without prior reviews, which only increases the interest in its history. The fans and the entire sports world are excited to find out more about Borg's path of life and his current challenges, while he deals with this serious illness.