Borg, 21, had three break balls at 5–3 in the second set against Aleksandar Vukic in Friday evening's second singles match in the qualifying round against Australia at the Royal Tennis Hall.
Additionally, a break ball at 4–5 and the opportunity to give himself a chance to level to 1–1 in the set.
I got a bit short in the crucial moments. He took advantage of it, so all "cred" to him, says Borg after 4–6, 4–6.
Strong in pressured situations
It should be said that the Australian – in his DC debut – showed an excellent ability to gather himself in pressured situations.
Borg says he takes a lot of positives from the match.
My fighting spirit, that I never give up. I feel I have more to give, but I'm satisfied with the performance. The curve is going upwards and that's the most important thing. I'm really looking forward to this season, he says.
Vukic's victory gave Australia a 2–0 lead after the first day's play. Alex de Minaur started by winning 7–5, 6–1 against Mikael Ymer.
Now everything depends on the doubles pair Filip Bergevi/André Göransson. They face the task of beating Olympic Games champions Matthew Ebden/John Peers in Saturday's opening match.
"A thrilling match"
They meet an experienced pair. A thrilling match for Filip and André. In doubles, it can be small margins. André is in super form plus they've played a lot together, says national team captain Simon Aspelin.
Loss and Australia has an unassailable 3–0 lead and a place in the best round, where either Chile or Belgium awaits.
Takes the Swedes the lifeline, an decisive match awaits in one of the remaining singles matches.
We'll fight until it's over, but I hope we start by winning the doubles, says Aspelin.
First out in singles is Leo Borg – against world number eight Alex de Minaur.
Tomorrow is a new day and I'm looking forward to it, says Borg.
