Leo Borg wins his first match in an ATP tournament in Bastad: the last success of his father Bjorn 40 years ago

Day to remember for LeoBorgthe son of Bjornwhich in the first round of the tournament Bastad won his first victory on the ATP circuit. The 20-year-old heir to the Stockholm star, who is now 67, beat in straight sets in an all-Swedish match Elias Ymerwith the score 7-6, 6-3.

Ymer, a member of the Davis Cup national team, was favorite over his rival, who is No. 467 in the world, but had to give up after suffering a break in the second set. It had been at least 40 years since a Borg had won a match on the major pro circuit.