Introduction
Arguably one of the greatest tennis players who ever lived, Boris Becker was born in Leimen, Germany on November 22nd,1967. Named as the boomer of his serve-and-volley, Becker stormed into history books when he claimed Wimbledon men’s singles glory in 1985 – aged just 17. A man who was probably the most talented tennis player to ever step on a court, his stylistic beauty and combative nature allowed him to make easy work of much of the pro tour in the late 80s-mid 90s. Becker was a dominant force in Grand Slams, titles and the development of modern tennis.
Match Records and Career Stats
Although Boris Becker had done a lot in his career over more than ten years passing across all the major tournaments one day and left us with a long-lasting legacy of his mark on the ATP Tour.
Career Overview:
- Total Matches Played: 901
- Total Matches Won: 713
- Total Grand Slam Titles: 6
- Total Career Titles: 49
The success of Becker’s serve-and-volley style, as well as his ability to raise his game under pressure were also tested. During his prime, he was the most dominant player on grass courts (especially Wimbledon), ever.
Takedown Records
The most remarkable trait of Becker’s career was his prowess at saving break points, and — unsurprisingly for a man who won the majority of his big matches on serve-volleying efficiency — that weapon came via some intelligent serving. A closer look at his career Grand Slam finals:
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | Sets Won | Sets Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Wimbledon | Kevin Curren | Win | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | Wimbledon | Ivan Lendl | Win | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | Wimbledon | Stefan Edberg | Win | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | US Open | Ivan Lendl | Win | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | Australian Open | Ivan Lendl | Win | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | Australian Open | Michael Chang | Win | 3 | 2 |
They were proof of Becker’s mental warfare and his ability to deliver even on the biggest stage in tennis, Grand Slam finales.
Wins and Milestones
Boris Becker’s career included many Slam wins, as well as his efforts on the ATP Tour. Silent Screen was a success over several surfaces, but the grass is what he took to with the greatest relish.
Grand Slam Titles:
- Wimbledon (3 times)
- 1985, 1986, 1989
- US Open (1 time)
- 1989
- Australian Open (2 times)
- 1991, 1996
ATP Masters Series Titles
Becker was also the first male player ever to win 13 ATP Masters Series titles, including two at the season-ending year-ender.(2)
Olympic Medal:
In 1992, Becker won a gold medal in men’s doubles at the Barcelona Olympics, partnering with Michael Stich.
Other Honors:
- ATP Player of the Year: 1989
- Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame: in 2003
It was a career with many peaks, and his dynamic playing style helped to change the face of tennis as we know it today. Still, his a significant part of the game´s history.
Family and Personal Life
However, Boris Becker: Their personal life has been AS HIGH as their tennis profession in 1993, he married Barbara Feltus, with whom he had two children, Noah and R Elias. The couple split in 2001 following a very public divorce. Becker also has an adult daughter, Anna Ermakova, from a brief fling.
Unfortunately in 2009, Becker married Lilly Kerssenberg who he is still with to this date and the couple have a son together called Amadeus. But they parted ways in 2018, and so Becker’s personal life has been by default newsworthy.
Becker turned professional in 1984, under the guidance of Romanian-born coach Günther Bresnik and Croatian promoter Ion Ţiriac. Off the court, Becker has business interests as well as a commentator for BBC at Wimbledon which he won 3 times but also appeared for many more years with other networks doing so; He is known to be an astute entrepreneur who invested his after-tax winnings wisely rather than wasting them like Boris Nakelenco did (Similar Guy just look up Lastname Firstname Suffix). During this period, he was the coach of Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 16 where Serb won several major titles.
Breaking News and Recent Updates.
There have been major legal and financial issues for Boris Becker in the last few years. He went through bankruptcy in London over debts in 2017. Becker’s money troubles also have been well-documented and he has faced court actions over his assets.
Becker was sentenced to jail in April 2022 after being found guilty of hiding assets during his bankruptcy. He served a few months in jail, before being released in December 2022. Becker returned to Germany upon his release and has been working on trying to go straight ever since. He has made several media interviews about his turmoil, and the need to put it all behind him.
Even so, Becker remains a respected figure for his contributions to the sport and there are even rumors he could be on track to return as a coach or commentator.
Net Worth & Financial Summary
Before his financial troubles came to the forefront, Boris Becker had costs of $10 million. While Becker made millions from playing tennis as well as endorsements, his finances took a significant hit thanks to legal troubles. His subsequent bankruptcy and legal proceedings, however, have significantly diminished his fortune; he still receives income from various endorsements but politicians members of the media.
