Rafael Nadal will play Bjorn Borg’s son in the first round of the Nordea Open in Sweden. The 22-time Grand Slam winner is playing the clay court event to prepare for the Paris Olympics.
And the Spaniard, 38, has been drawn to play with 21-year-old Leo Borg in the first round after practising together on Fri
Bjorn Borg’s son heartwarming reaction after drawing Rafael Nadal in Nordea Open
Bjorn Borg’s son is set to face Rafael Nadal in Sweden.
Leo Borg – son of Bjorn – is set to face idol Rafael Nadal in his native Sweden (Image: Getty)
Rafael Nadal will play Bjorn Borg’s son in the first round of the Nordea Open in Sweden. The 22-time Grand Slam winner is playing the clay court event to prepare for the Paris Olympics.
And the Spaniard, 38, has been drawn to play with 21-year-old Leo Borg in the first round after practising together on Friday.
“It was crazy because we were looking when they did the draw and my name just popped up against Rafa,” Borg said. “I’m feeling very excited and it’s going to be a great match.”
Bjorn Borg, now 68, won 11 Grand Slams between 1974 and 1981. However, it was Nadal who Borg Jr looked up to during his formative years in tennis, rather than his famous father.
He has since practised alongside his idol and they prepared for the Nordea Open together.
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