“Sure, it comes with a lot of bonus rewards, whatever it may be, some of it may be financial. And it is great to have been No 1 in the world, when you get a bit older you can reflect on it. But I was No 1 in the world before I actually was No 1 in the world, in my mind at least.”

Swedish former professional tennis player, born 1964

Mats Arne Olof Wilander is a Swedish former professional tennis player. He was born in 1964 and became one of the leading players of his era, reaching world No. 1 in men’s singles for 20 weeks and finishing 1988 as the year-end No. 1. Wilander won 33 singles titles in his career, including seven majors, and also claimed seven doubles titles. Among those doubles results was a major title at Wimbledon in men’s doubles, adding to a record that reflects success in both singles and doubles at the highest level.