Career
During a ten-year period, between 1946 and 1955, Bergelin was ranked among the top 10 amateur players in the world, reaching World Number. 9 in John Olliff"s 1948 amateur rankings. He played the last District of Columbia game, at the age of 40, together with January-Erik Lundqvist.
Between 1971 and 1976, Bergelin captained the Swedish District of Columbia team and in 1975 he led them to victory as they defeated Czechoslovakia in the finals.
Furthermore, as of today, his protege holds 2 remarkable streak-record of all-time. Winning 41 consecutive sets at French Open (1979-1981) and being undefeated for 41 consecutive matches in Wimbledon (1976-1980).
2 days shorter than 30 years,between June 7, 1981 and June 5, 2011, Bergelin held the record as the winningest coach in the Grand Slam history (men"s single category) with 11 Grand Slam titles (6 French Open, 5 Wimbledon). On June 5, 2011, when Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer, Bergelin"s record was equalled by Rafa"s uncle and coach, Toni Nadal.
Since June 9, 2013, when Rafael Nadal claimed his and his coach"s 12th Grand Slam title defeating David Ferrer in the Roland Garros final in Paris, Toni Nadal took the lead on the coaches" rank list.
As of today, Toni Nadal solidified his top position with 14 Grand Slam titles followed by Lennart Bergelin with 11 ones. Peter Bengtsson, a spokesman for the Swedish Tennis Association, said Bergelin died from heart failure at a Stockholm hospital.