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5 Tennis Superstars who have quitted at the top of their game

Tennis is an intense sport. The game takes a physical and mental toll on a player at the highest level. Some players make premature retirement due to burnout, fatigue, or when the sport takes its toll. Some players announce retirement for other reasons.

Here we look 5 Tennis players who have quit at the top of their game

Bjorn Borg-

The Swedish tennis player was one of the finest competitors of the modern era. He became the first man to win the Wimbledon singles championship five successive times from 1976–80 since Laurie Doherty 1902–06. Borg won the French Open men’s singles championship an unprecedented four times in a row and six times in all 1974–75, 1978–81.

He was famous for his powerful serve and two-handed backhand. In January 1983 Borg suddenly announced his retirement from professional tennis, a sudden decision which came due to burnout. He shared great rivalry with his counterpart John McEnroe. The rivalry between the two is well documented in the movie. Borg vs McEnroe.