Tennis legend Björn Borg has revealed in his upcoming autobiography that he has been living with prostate cancer. The 11-time Grand Slam champion underwent life-saving surgery several years ago for what he described as an “extremely aggressive” form of the disease.
In his memoir, “Heartbeats,” set for release on September 18, Borg explains that the cancer was discovered during a routine check-up, despite him having no symptoms. The diagnosis was severe, as he learned he was “in the most advanced stage,” making the operation an immediate necessity.
Borg, 69, writes about the uncertainty he now faces. “There’s always a risk the cancer might spread, and that’s something I’ll have to live with for a while now,” he states. “Every six months, I’ll go through the anxious wait to find out if we caught it in time. The fear comes and goes. But that’s life, isn’t it? You never really know what’s coming. You just have to make the most of each day.”
The book, co-written with his wife, Patricia, also delves into other difficult periods of his life, including near-death experiences and his cocaine addiction after retiring from tennis in his mid-20s.
Looking ahead, Borg expressed a desire to focus on his family, which includes two sons and two grandchildren. While he plans to stay involved in tennis, traveling and connecting with friends in the sport, he emphasized that spending time with his family remains his top priority.
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