On Tennis Rackets and Publishing Tech

In January 1983, tennis legend Björn Borg retired at the remarkably young age of 26. To call the move unexpected was an understatement. The word shocking is more apropos. He subsequently claimed that his life had become a circus.

The Swede decided to attempt a comeback in April 1991 at the age of 34. As you'll see in the video below, it did not go well.

A Different World

In his first nine matches, the once-great Borg won nary a single set. One of the main culprits: He still sported his wooden racket—making him an iconoclast. All the top players had moved to more advanced materials.