Borg Calls Off Wimbledon Sale

Five-time Wimbledon winner Bjorn Borg has called off his garage sale of replica Wimbledon trophies and racquets used to conquer the All-England Club, reversing a move originally intended to provide his family with financial security.

"After great consideration and reasoning, I have decided that I will never sell my Wimbledon trophies and racquets and I have withdrawn them from sale," Borg said in a statement on Monday. "I now realize how closely connected they are to my success as Wimbledon's winner in 1976-80 and this revelation has caused me to reconsider my earlier intention to sell them."

No word on who or what made the Swede reverse his decision, but Monday's statement revealed a newfound sentimentalism.

"Trophies of this kind have a meaning that goes beyond my comprehension of the victories, as they emphasize the bond between me as a player and all the people, family, friends and fans that have stood behind me through the years -- people that have my love and respect," Borg said.

Borg, who has had his share of failed business experiences over the years, is currently being sued for $1.42 million by former business associate Lars Modin.