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Stefan Edberg Biography

Stefan Bengt Edberg (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsteːfan ˈeːdˌbærj]; born 19 January 1966) is a Swedish former world No. 1 professional tennis player (in both singles and doubles). A major proponent of the serve-and-volley style of tennis, he won six Grand Slam singles titles and three Grand Slam men's doubles titles between 1985 and 1996. He also won the Masters Grand Prix and was a part of the Swedish Davis Cup-winning-team four times. In addition he won four Masters Series titles, four Championship Series titles and the unofficial Olympic tournament 1984, was ranked in the singles top 10 for ten successive years, 9 years in the top 5, and is considered one of the greatest players of his era. Edberg began coaching Roger Federer in January 2014, with this partnership ending in December 2015.

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For me, and most of the other players, too, if you had to pick one of the four Grand Slams, you would pick Wimbledon. It's got tradition, it's got atmosphere, and it's got mystique.

Atmosphere, Four, Grand, Player, Tradition

I played Chang here under the lights here. I think that was '91. Another good match. I've played a lot more good matches under the lights than I played bad. You tend to remember some of the bad ones unfortunately.

Good, Light, Lights, Matches, Sports, Thinking

It was a tough year for me, '89, losing two Slam finals and losing another five finals. It wasn't until I won the Masters, or what's now called the ATP Finals, that things changed again. Suddenly I won seven tournaments in 1990 and became No. 1.

Became, Finals, Tournaments, Two, Years

I felt better being in the background. That's the way I like it.

Background, Like, Sports, Tennis, Way

I've been here playing against Connors and it can be very, very loud. It makes it exciting at the same time.

Against, Connors, Exciting, Loud, Sports

I think in 1991, when Jimmy got to the semifinals, it was just incredible all of the people coming out.

Sports, Thinking, People, Jimmy, Think, Coming

Once you succeed in tennis, financially you become quite well off.

Tennis, Succeed, Wells, Become, Quite

I'd won the Australian Open twice, but winning Wimbledon takes something special.

Australian, Open, Special, Takes, Wimbledon, Winning

I'm telling you, it's so exciting playing out there because I'm playing well, you have the crowd behind you, and it's such a good feeling. I'm really having a good time out there.

Athlete, Crowds, Exciting, Feelings, Having, Time

I'm really trying to focus myself on playing tennis, and I think that's really important.

Focus, Playing, Tennis, Thinking

I've been on the tour for many, many years. It's time for me to go now, before it's too late.

Sports, Journey, Years, Tour, Time

The crowds can be very loud, especially when you're playing in the evening.

Crowds, Evening, Loud, Playing, Sports

If I'm going to be out there, I want to be in the top 10 and really have a chance of winning a Grand Slam.

Sports, Winning, Top 10, Chance, Slam

Since a month, two months ago, you know, I've started hitting the ball well. I'm playing some really good tennis. That really helps. I sort of have to motivate myself to get pumped up. It really helps my game a lot.

Games, Good, Months, Sort, Sports, Two