Bjorn Fratangelo might boast the most recognisable first name in tennis but the fast-emerging United States talent is determined to make his own mark in a breakthrough year on the ATP Tour.
The 22-year-old - named after the 11-times grand slam champion Bjorn Borg by his father, who once met the Swedish idol - has been granted a wild card to the main draw of the French Open this year.
The lofty comparisons for Fratangelo do not end there - in 2011, he became the first American to win the French Open junior title since Borg's great rival John McEnroe managed it in 2011.
But Fratangelo, who earned his spot in Paris after a fine year of success on the Challenger circuit including a win in Sarasota, is not getting carried away by his chances on the red clay.
Fratangelo said: "I could say I'm going to run through the draw and steamroller Novak in the final - you want to believe that yourself, but to go out there and do it is a little bit more unrealistic.
"Obviously I would love to win some rounds but I've just got to control the things I can control and do everything I can do to play well out there."
Like many top US junior talents, Fratangelo has found the transformation from the junior to the senior circuit far from easy. For every Andy Roddick, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals within three years of winning his last junior slam, there is a Donald Young, an all-conquering youth player who went on to achieve a senior peak of 38 in the rankings.
But Fratangelo insists he would not change an experience which he believes has equipped him well for the major challenges that lie ahead - starting this summer at Roland Garros.
Fratangelo added: "It definitely took some time coming from juniors and playing people your age to playing people that are a lot stronger physically and mentally.
"I felt like a little bit out there at the beginning and I had to learn a lot about myself and what I'm made of.
"I'm 22 now and I feel like I understand myself and the sport more. I wouldn't change the process I've gone through - I feel it's made me the competitor I am now - but it took some time to mature and grow."
Source: PA
