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Stefan Edberg

Athlete

Born: Swedish

Stefan Edberg is a Swedish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in both men's singles and men's doubles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), one of two players in the Open Era to hold both positions (alongside John McEnroe). Edberg won 41 career singles titles and 18 doubles titles, including nine majors: six in singles and three in men's doubles. A major practitioner of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, Edberg also won the 1989 year-end championships, led Sweden to four Davis Cup titles, and won four Masters Series titles and four Championship Series titles. After retirement, Edberg coached Roger Federer from January 2014 to December 2015.

Notable For

Swedish tennis player

Stefan Edberg's Historical Timeline

  1. Stefan Edberg is born

    Stefan Edberg, Swedish athlete, known for swedish tennis player, was born on 1966-01-19. Stefan Edberg is a Swedish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No.

  2. Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open histor

    Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open history at the time (eclipsed in 2024)

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stefan Edberg born?
Stefan Edberg was born on 1966-01-19 (Swedish).
What is Stefan Edberg known for?
Swedish tennis player
What historical events involved Stefan Edberg?
Stefan Edberg was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Stefan Edberg is born, Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open histor.

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