Description:
(Youngest Ever Winner of Singles Title at the Wimbledon)
Boris Franz Becker is one of the most successful tennis players. At the age of 17, he was the youngest player to have won the Wimbledon men’s singles championship. He was also the first unranked player and the only German ever to have won this title. Becker also won five Grand Slam championships, 13 Masters Series titles, three Open era finals (ATP Tour Finals, WCT Finals, Grand Slam Cup) and the Olympic gold medal in doubles. Becker played his best on fast surfaces, mainly grass courts and indoor carpet. He was ranked the 11th best male player during 1965 to 2005 by the ‘Tennis’ magazine. Since his retirement, Becker has been engaged in expanding his chain of business, the Boris Becker Sports that sells tennis equipment and apparel. His personal life has been full of controversies. He was charged with tax evasion. He escaped imprisonment but could not evade a criminal record. He touched upon his marriage and divorce from model Barbara Feltus and his substance abuse in his autobiography, ‘Boris Becker: The Player’.
Birthday
November 22, 1961 (Sagittarius)
Alternative names
Boris Franz Becker
Height
190 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Sharlely
Parents
Germany to Karl-Heinz Becker
Elvira Becker
Where did Boris Becker win most of his Grand Slam titles?
Boris Becker won most of his Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, where he claimed three singles titles in 1985, 1986, and 1989.
What is Boris Becker's coaching experience in tennis?
Boris Becker served as the head coach of Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 2016, during which Djokovic won multiple Grand Slam titles.
How did Boris Becker become the youngest Wimbledon champion in history?
Boris Becker became the youngest Wimbledon champion in history at the age of 17 in 1985 by defeating Kevin Curren in the final.
What is Boris Becker's involvement in the sport of poker?
Boris Becker is known for his participation in professional poker tournaments, showcasing his skills in the game beyond his tennis career.
How has Boris Becker contributed to tennis outside of playing and coaching?
Boris Becker has been involved in various tennis-related ventures, including commentary work for major tournaments and philanthropic efforts to support the sport's development.
