Jonas Lars Björkman is a Swedish former professional tennis player. He is a former world No. 1 in doubles, and also a former world No. 4 in singles. Björkman retired from professional tennis after competing at the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup doubles championships. As of 2019, he is ranked in the top 40 on the all-time ATP prize money list with over $14.5 million.
Björkman at the 2008 US Open
Murray with new coach Jonas Björkman during practice at the 2015 Aegon Championships
The 2008 Tennis Masters Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 39th edition of the year-end singles championships, the 34th edition of the year-end doubles championships, and part of the 2008 ATP Tour. It took place at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China, from November 9 through November 16, 2008.
Rafael Nadal was the first Spaniard to become year-end No. 1
Roger Federer finished in the Top Ten for the seventh straight year
Novak Djokovic remained ranked third during the complete season
Andy Murray won his first two Masters titles and reached his first Grand Slam final