Sport - Tennis
Bjorn Borg to sell Wimbledon trophies
P. Subramanyam
London: Last week, Bjorn Borg surprised everyone saying that he intended to sell his five Wimbledon trophies which he won between 1976 and 1980 and two
rackets, including the one he used in defeating John McEnroe in the 1980 final, to tide over financial problems.
Auctioneers Bonhams said that the items offered are very special and it would be hard to estimate a price but agreed that they could bring in up to £200,000 approximately. The auction would take place June 21.
"Obviously it is not easy to part with the trophies that symbolise all the tremendous effort, both physically and emotionally that it took to win Wimbledon on five occasions," Borg said in a statement.
"However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me and now I believe that the time is right for the trophies and racquets to pass to either a tennis collector or a suitable institution where they can be appreciated by a wider number of people," he added.
Agassi's
suggestion
Andre Agassi, 35, who won the Wimbledon title in 1992, felt sorry for Borg and wanted to buy the trophies. At the same time he said, "The only way you should have one is if you win it and not buy one. The thought of a Wimbledon trophy being in the hands of somebody with a lot of money is upsetting."
Agassi added, "There are a lot of people who could step up to help for sure Wimbledon being one and myself another."
Connors's suggestion
Former Wimbledon champion Jimmy Connors has suggested that the All-England Club should buy back the trophies from Borg, allowing him the chance to buy them back in the future, when Borg becomes financially sound.
Agassi agreed that Wimbledon should help Borg and said, "But, first things first. I'd like to see the sport come together to figure out a way to make sure the trophies don't get into the wrong hands."
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