Happy birthday! Mats Wilander turns 62 today

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 62 on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

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Mats Wilander is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Mats Wilander has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wilander, a cultural icon

Born in Växjö on August 22, 1964, Mats Wilander's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Wilander's not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mats hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mats Wilander as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Mats, you're the best!

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