Boris Becker

Tennis legend Boris Becker changes profession in jail, becomes THIS

The German champion is teaching PE theory and Sports Sciences to prisoners who are keen of staying fit in the prison as well and love to workout in the gym

Jul 13, 2022, 20:37 PM IST

Tennis legend Boris Becker to be jailed for 2 years and 6 months in bankruptcy case

Becker hid hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

Apr 29, 2022, 20:48 PM IST

Tennis legend Boris Becker found guilty over bankruptcy, could face jail

London's Southwark Crown Court convicted Becker on four charges under the Insolvency Act, including removal of property, concealing debt and two counts of failing to disclose estate

Apr 08, 2022, 22:12 PM IST

Tennis legend Boris Becker accused of hiding trophies during bankruptcy trial

The former world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion collected 49 singles titles out of 77 finals during his 16 years as a professional tennis player.

Mar 22, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

DNA: The story of world's number one tennis player's 'failure' from success

54-year-old Boris Becker is alleged to have hidden many of his assets, including the 1985 Wimbledon Trophy and the 1991 and 1996 Australian Open trophies, from the court when he declared himself bankrupt five years ago. At present, the price of these Trophies is around 18 lakh pounds i.e. around 20 crore rupees.

Mar 21, 2022, 23:54 PM IST

Novak Djokovic’s US Open disqualification worst moment of his career: Former coach Boris Becker

Djokovic was well on-course for his 18th Grand Slam title but was stunningly disqualified from the US Open 2020 after he hit a line judge with the ball in his fourth round match against Pablo Carreno Busta.

Sep 07, 2020, 09:38 AM IST

Lack of love fuels Novak Djokovic's desire to be top dog

When he starts receiving the same adoration reserved almost exclusively for Roger Federer in Sunday`s epic Wimbledon final, maybe his resolve will soften, his hunger for the fight diminish, his love of "sticking it to them" fade.

Jul 15, 2019, 20:30 PM IST

Novak Djokovic will not ease up in quest to be greatest: Boris Becker

World number one Djokovic outlasted Roger Federer to claim a fifth Wimbledon title in the longest singles final in the tournament`s 133-year history on Sunday, leaving him four slams behind the Swiss and two adrift of Rafa Nadal.

Jul 15, 2019, 16:51 PM IST

Boris Becker doubtful about Novak Djokovic's chances of matching Roger Federer's Grand Slams record

Djokovic, who picked up his 15th Grand Slam title with a victory at Melbourne Park, has crossed legendary player Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slams titles. 

Feb 23, 2019, 10:33 AM IST

Boris Becker urges Andy Murray to consider surgery in order to prolong career

Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing a hip operation last January and was knocked out in the first round of the ongoing Australian Open. 

Jan 23, 2019, 11:30 AM IST

Former tennis champion Boris Becker says diplomatic passport is real

Becker, 50, has claimed diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceedings in London by taking up a role with the Central African Republic as a sports envoy.

Jun 25, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Boris Becker scotches rumours he will coach Alexander Zverev

Boris Becker has scotched rumours he is poised to coach rising German star Alexander Zverev, who recently split with Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Feb 27, 2018, 23:41 PM IST

Boris Becker 'lost' five of six Grand Slam trophies: Report

Boris Becker does not know the whereabouts of five of the six Grand Slam trophies he won during his career, according to a report.

Jan 26, 2018, 14:10 PM IST

Novak Djokovic adds Radek Stepanek to coaching team

American Andre Agassi, eight-times grand slam champion, will continue to coach Djokovic at the grand slams with 39-year-old Stepanek stepping in at other tournaments.

Dec 01, 2017, 17:21 PM IST

Boris Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Becker, who won six grand slams as a player, was also a former Davis Cup coach for Germany from 1997 to 1999 but had an uneasy relationship with the federation.

Aug 23, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

German tennis legend Boris Becker 'shocked' after being declared bankrupt by London court

The German`s lawyers had argued there was sufficient evidence to show that he would be able to pay the debt soon through a refinancing arrangement, involving remortgaging a property in Mallorca, which was expected to raise six million euros ($6.7 million).

Jun 22, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

German tennis legend Boris Becker declared bankrupt

The bankruptcy application was made by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co in connection with a judgment debt owed them by Becker dating back to 2015.

Jun 21, 2017, 20:58 PM IST

Fallen Novak Djokovic should ask Boris Becker to return, says former world number one Radmilo Armenulic

"In my opinion, bringing Becker back would be the best course of action as he played the best tennis of his life after the German had joined his team," added the 76-year old, who steered Yugoslavia to Davis Cup semi-finals in 1988, 1989 and 1991.

May 07, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Novak Djokovic knows how to return to top, he will make a comeback: Boris Becker

Djokovic, however, has been struggling with his form of late and lost in the second round of this year's Australian Open to World No.117 Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan.

Mar 09, 2017, 10:57 AM IST

Maria Sharapova deserves a second chance after paying her dues: Boris Becker

Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, said it was right that Sharapova was allowed to return to the sport and hopes her comeback will not cause problems in the locker room.

Feb 15, 2017, 09:51 AM IST