| Capital: | € 5 million |
| Age: | 52 |
| Born: | 11/22/1967 |
| Country of origin: | Germany |
| Source of wealth: | Tennis player |
| Last updated: | 2020 |
introduction
Boris Becker is a former German professional tennis player. In his career journey, he won 49 tournaments, including 6 grand slam titles
After his career as a tennis player, Becker worked as an investor and entrepreneur in various industries. He also worked as a media advertising for a large German company and as a sports commentator. He is also a professional tennis coach Novak Dokovic from 2013-2016. Becker also participated in a professional poker tournament where he had won a gift money of more than $ 100,000.
In 2017, Becker crashed into headlines because of the bankruptcy process after a former business partner demanded it at a price of 36.5 million euros. A few moments later he was declared bankrupt by the London court. However, Becker stressed that the declaration of bankruptcy only refers to the asset and not in his company Becker private offices and BB Sarl. The results of the court are uncertain.
Early life
Boris Becker was born as Elvira’s son and Karl-Heinz Becker in the small town of Leimen at Baden-Württemberg. His father Karl-Heinz was an enthusiastic tennis player who founded the tennis center in Leimen. In this way, Becker came into contact with very early sports. In 1974 he became a member of the Blau-Weiß Leimen tennis club.
Career
Three years later, Becker had become part of the Tennis Baden Youth Team. This was followed by the South German championship and victory in the youngest tennis tournament. In 1978 Becker was treated on the top youth team from the German Tennis Association, which was associated with special support.
In order to fully concentrate on playing tennis, he leaves high school after the certificate leaves his high school.
In 1981 Becker played for the first time in the election of the German Tennis Association. In 1984 Becker reached the third round with his first Wimbledon participation, where he retired due to injury. In the Australian Open in the same year he reached the quarter-finals.
In 1985 he became the world champion of the junior and won his first grand prix at Queen’s Club in London. In the same year a breakthrough as a professional tennis player followed with the success of his surprise at Wimbledon. The following year, Becker can repeat victories in the World Championship and at Wimbledon. There is also a tournament victory in Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo and Paris.
In 1988 Becker won seven Grand Prix tournaments. He also managed to win the Davis Cup with the German team for the first time. At Wimbledon, on the other hand, Becker had to be satisfied with the final, where he lost to Stefan Edberg.
In 1989 he won the next grand slam title against Lendl Ivan at the US Open. Becker is the only German player who until now to win this title. In addition, he can reply in the Wimbledon final to Stefan Edberg. With the German team, he can defend the Davis Cup. In 1990 and 1991, Becker failed in the final at Wimbledon. For this he won the Australian Open in Melbourne in 1991. In addition, he was ranked first in the world ranking.
In 1992 he won a gold medal twice with Michael Stich at the Olympics in Barcelona. He also won the ATP World Cup in Frankfurt. 1994 followed by another final at Wimbledon. However, Becker could not win against Pete Sampras. For this he won the ATP tournament in Milan. Another victory in the ATP World Championship was followed in 1995. In 1996 Becker won the Australia Open again. Participation in the Grand Slam Cup in Munich was also successful. Becker ended his career in 1999.
Career highlights
The spotlight in Boris Becker’s career was his first victory at the Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon. At the age of 17, he was the first unbound player and the first German to win 3: 1 Last against Kevin Curren. It also makes Becker the youngest player ever win at Wimbledon or Grand Slam tournament.
The victory was not just a breakthrough for Becker’s career. Tennis also grows popularity as a result. After TV, tennis became the most popular spectator after football.
Success tips
“Always give 100% to go above average”
“You often learn more than defeat than success.”
“Always look ahead”
