Bjorn Borg, the renowned tennis player, discloses his battle with prostate cancer in his upcoming autobiography as per reports from Sweden and Italy.
The autobiography titled “Heartbeat,” co-written with his wife Patricia, is set to be released on September 18. In the book, Borg reveals his private struggle with the illness that he has kept confidential from the public eye.
Aside from Sweden, the book will also be launched in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Latin America, the Netherlands, and Italy. The release of the autobiography has been surrounded by secrecy, with reports stating that it will not be shared with the media for review before its official publication. Borg is also expected to limit his promotional interviews for the book.
Although the book’s release was intended to remain undisclosed, its early availability on online platforms in Italy, including Amazon, has brought attention to Borg’s cancer diagnosis.
Borg, famous for his dominance in tennis during the 1970s with five Wimbledon titles and six French Open victories, is recognized for his significant impact on the sport’s popularity. Known for his elegant playing style, he attracted a new wave of tennis enthusiasts, particularly during the era of widespread color television adoption.
Giving insights into the book’s release, Gunilla Bergmark, representing the book publishers Norstedts, expressed the importance of sharing Borg’s story. Bergmark highlighted the anticipation surrounding the book’s publication and praised Patricia as the ideal individual to narrate Borg’s journey.
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