Boris Becker

German tennis player (born 1967)

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Boris Franz Becker is a German former world No. 1 tennis player. Becker is the youngest-ever winner of the gentlemen's singles Wimbledon Championships title, a feat he accomplished aged 17 in 1985. Becker was featured in the list of Tennis magazine's 40 greatest players on its 40th anniversary in 2006. He won 64 titles overall, including an Olympic gold medal in doubles in 1992. Becker won 49 singles and 15 doubles titles including six Grand Slam singles titles: three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens and one US Open, 13 Masters titles, three year-end championships and leading Germany to back-to-back championship wins in Davis Cup 1988 and 1989.

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Boris Becker no longer bankrupt, court says Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is discharged from bankruptcy by a UK High Court judge. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2024
Becker to return to tennis with Rune coaching role Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he is the new coach of Denmark's world number six Holger Rune. BBC Sport - Published on October 19, 2023
Becker on prison, fame and his future Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he is building his "third chapter" after eight months in prison. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023

Becker 'humbled' by 'brutal' spell in prison Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he's been “humbled” by his time in prison, and hopes to return to the UK in future. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023