In the feature’s latest edition, itftennis.com learns more about Sweden's Leo Borg, who earlier this year claimed the biggest title of his career at J1 Porto Alegre. He has two junior crowns to his name this season after also triumphing at J5 San Jose in Janaury. The 18-year-old has continued to take steps within the professional ranks and sealed his first ITF World Tennis Tour match-win at M15 Antalya in May. It’s time to get to know Leo a little better.

Describe yourself in three words?

Calm/uncomplicated, stubborn, caring

Who was your tennis idol growing up?

Rafa

What has been the favourite tennis match you have been involved in?

When I won in Porto Alegre versus Bruno Kuzuhara

Who has been your toughest opponent?

Francisco Cerundolo

What is your favourite Grand Slam and why?

Roland Garros, because I like the audience and the atmosphere

What is the best advice you have ever received?

To be organised, which I’m naturally not…

Favourite sport other than tennis?

Football (soccer). I used to play until I was 12

Favourite team or individual within that sport?

Hammarby, a team in Stockholm. Vladi Rodic is my favourite in that team

Favourite person to follow on social media?

Mauri, he is a Swedish comedian

What would your dream car be?

An Aston Martin, whichever model

What would be your favourite three-course meal?

Starter: Burrata

Main: Pasta with tomato sauce

Dessert: Mud cake

Dream holiday location?

Hawaii

What is your favourite film?

A Star is Born

What is your favourite book?

I am Zlatan

What do you like to get up to when you’re not playing tennis?

Spend time with my family and friends. I also enjoy playing padel tennis which is really hyped in Sweden right now

What annoys you the most and why?

When people munch loudly

What music are you into and what’s your favourite tune?

I like rap music, my favorite song would be Dag Hammarskjöld with Einar, a Swedish rapper

What are you watching on Netflix or television currently?

Formula 1, a show on Netflix

Tell us something that people don’t know about you?

I am big dancer

Favourite superhero?

Batman

Where would you most like to visit in the world?

Hawaii

Do you have a fear of anything?

Snakes

What is your star sign?

Taurus

Favourite subject at school?

Geography

Do you own a games console and what is your favourite game?

I have a PlayStation and play Fifa