Stefan Edberg facts for kids
Edberg in 2012
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| Full name | Jan Stefan Edberg | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
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| Residence | London, England, UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 January 1966 Västervik, Sweden |
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 1983 | ||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1996 | ||||||||||||||||
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | ||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Tony Pickard | ||||||||||||||||
| Prize money | US$20,630,941
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| Int. Tennis HoF | 2004 (member page) | ||||||||||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 801–270 (74.8%) | ||||||||||||||||
| Career titles | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (13 August 1990) | ||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | W (1985, 1987) | ||||||||||||||||
| French Open | F (1989) | ||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | W (1988, 1990) | ||||||||||||||||
| US Open | W (1991, 1992) | ||||||||||||||||
| Other tournaments | |||||||||||||||||
| Tour Finals | W (1989) | ||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam Cup | SF (1993) | ||||||||||||||||
| WCT Finals | F (1988) | ||||||||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 283–153 (64.9%) | ||||||||||||||||
| Career titles | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (9 June 1986) | ||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | |||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | W (1987, 1996) | ||||||||||||||||
| French Open | F (1986) | ||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | SF (1987) | ||||||||||||||||
| US Open | W (1987) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Tour Finals | W (1985, 1986) | ||||||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | SF (1988) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Davis Cup | W (1984, 1985, 1987, 1994) | ||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career (2014–2015) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Coaching achievements | |||||||||||||||||
| Coachee singles titles total | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| List of notable tournaments (with champion) 3 x ATP World Tour Masters 1000 (Federer) |
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Jan Stefan Edberg (born January 19, 1966) is a famous Swedish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world's number one player in both singles and doubles. This is a rare achievement in tennis history. Only two players in the modern era have done this.
Edberg won 41 singles titles and 18 doubles titles in his career. This includes nine major championships. Six of these were in singles and three in men's doubles. He was known for his "serve-and-volley" style of play. This means he would serve the ball and then quickly run to the net. Edberg also helped Sweden win the Davis Cup four times. After he stopped playing, Edberg coached tennis superstar Roger Federer from 2014 to 2015.
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Stefan Edberg's Tennis Journey
Stefan Edberg first became known as a junior tennis player. In the early 1980s, he won the European Junior Championships. He won in both the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. In 1983, he made history by winning all four junior Grand Slam titles. He is the only player to ever achieve this "Junior Grand Slam." Later that year, he won his first professional doubles title in Basel.
In 1984, Edberg won his first big singles title in Milan. He also won the tennis tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Tennis was a special exhibition event that year. He teamed up with Anders Järryd to reach the US Open doubles final. In 1986, he became the world's number one doubles player.
Winning Grand Slam Titles
Edberg won his first two Grand Slam singles titles at the Australian Open. In 1985, he beat the world's number one player, Ivan Lendl, in a very long match. He then defeated Mats Wilander to win his first major title. In 1987, he won the Australian Open again. He beat local favorite Pat Cash in a five-set match. This was the last Australian Open played on grass courts.
In 1988, Edberg reached the first of three straight finals at Wimbledon. He played against German player Boris Becker in all three finals. Their matches became one of Wimbledon's greatest rivalries. Edberg won their first match in 1988. Becker won in 1989. The closest match was in the 1990 final. Edberg won that one in five sets.
Edberg reached the French Open final in 1989. He lost to 17-year-old Michael Chang. Chang became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title. The French Open was the only Grand Slam singles title Edberg never won. This meant he could not complete a "Career Grand Slam" as a professional.
In 1990, Edberg became the world's number one player. He held this spot for a total of 72 weeks. His last two Grand Slam singles wins were at the US Open. He beat Jim Courier in the 1991 final. In 1992, he defeated Pete Sampras to win the US Open again.
At the 1992 US Open, Edberg had some amazing matches. He beat Ivan Lendl in a tough five-set match. He then won against Michael Chang in what was then the longest US Open match ever. It lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes!
Edberg reached the Australian Open finals again in 1992 and 1993. He lost both times to Jim Courier. He was one of the few players to reach the Australian Open finals five times. The 1993 Australian Open final was his last Grand Slam singles final.
In 1996, Edberg won his third and final Grand Slam doubles title. He won it at the Australian Open with Petr Korda. He reached the quarterfinals of his last US Open before retiring.
Playing Style and Strengths
Stefan Edberg was known as one of the best "serve-and-volley" players of his time. He didn't have the fastest serve. Instead, he often used a spin serve. This gave him more time to run to the net. Once at the net, his quick feet and athletic moves helped him control the point. Edberg was excellent at volleying the ball. He could easily hit powerful shots into open areas of the court. His one-handed backhand was also one of his best shots.
Life After Professional Tennis
After retiring from professional tennis, Edberg started playing competitive squash. He quickly became a top player in Sweden. He also became very good at racketlon. This sport combines tennis, squash, badminton, and table tennis.
In 2008, Stefan Edberg joined the "Black Rock Tour of Champions." This tour is for retired professional tennis players. He won his first tournament in Paris.
Coaching Roger Federer
In December 2013, Edberg began coaching tennis legend Roger Federer. Their work together officially started at the 2014 Australian Open. Federer said Edberg was "more of a mentor than a coach." Many people believe Edberg's advice helped Federer improve his game. Their coaching partnership ended in December 2015.
Awards and Achievements
Stefan Edberg has received many honors for his tennis career:
- He played on four Swedish Davis Cup winning teams (1984, 1985, 1987, 1994). He played in seven Davis Cup finals, a record for a Swedish player.
- Until 2016, the Australian Open logo was a picture of Stefan Edberg serving!
- Edberg and John McEnroe are the only men to be ranked world number one in both singles and doubles.
- Edberg won the ATP Player of the Year award in 1990 and 1991.
- At the 1984 Olympic Games, Edberg won the men's singles gold medal. In 1988, he won bronze medals in both singles and doubles.
- He played in a record 54 Grand Slam tournaments in a row.
- Edberg won the ATP Sportsmanship Award five times. Because of this, the award was renamed the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in 1996.
- In 2004, Edberg was added to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- Tennis Magazine ranked Edberg as the 14th greatest tennis player of the modern era. Among men only, he was ranked eighth.
- Edberg is one of the few players to reach the final of all four Grand Slam tournaments. He won three of them.
Personal Life
Stefan Edberg was born in Västervik, Sweden. He is married to Annette Hjort Olsen. They got married in April 1992. They have two children, Emilie and Christopher.
Edberg is a fan of the English football team Leeds United. He also supports the Swedish ice hockey team Växjö Lakers.
Images for kids
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Edberg in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Stefan Edberg para niños
