Boris Franz Becker, commonly known as Boris Becker, was a legendary German tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1980s and 1990s.
His highest ranking was world No. 1 and he won six Grand Slam singles titles during his career.
One of his most notable achievements was in 1985, when at the age of 17 he became the youngest ever winner of the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles title.
He has since retired from professional tennis, but his legacy and impact on the sport continues to be recognized and celebrated.
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- Full name: Boris Franz Becker
- Stage name: Boris Becker
- Date of birth: November 22, 1967
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of birth: Lehmen, Germany
- Nationality: Germany
- Occupation: Tennis player
- Height: 1.91m
- Parents: Elvira Pisch, Karl-Heinz Becker
- Siblings: Sabine Becker-Shop.
- Spouses: Barbara Becker (m. 1993-2001), Lilly Becker (m. 2009-2018), and Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro , getting married in 2024)
- Children: Anna Ermakova, Noah Gabriel Becker, Elias Balthasar Becker and Amadi Amadeus Becke
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $200,000
early life and education
German tennis player Boris Becker was born on November 22, 1967 in Lehmen, Germany.
He was raised by his parents Elvira Pish and Carl Heinz Becker, and grew up with her sister Sabine Becker Schop.
Boris Becker’s formal education was interrupted by his successful tennis career. He attended the Helmholtz Gymnasium in Heidelberg, but left school in tenth grade to focus on tennis training with the West German Tennis Federation.
Boris Becker is German; his mother is Jewish and he does not identify with any particular religion.
Profession
German tennis prodigy Boris Becker burst onto the international scene in 1985 at the age of 17, winning his first Wimbledon title. This extraordinary achievement made him the youngest men’s singles champion in the history of the event.
Becker continued his dominance on Wimbledon’s grass courts the following year and successfully defended his title in 1986, defeating the mighty Ivan Lendl in the final.
In 1989, Becker won his third Wimbledon title, cementing his status as a Wimbledon icon.
Becker’s success at the Grand Slams was more comprehensive than on the hallowed courts of Wimbledon. He demonstrated his versatility and world-class talent by winning the Australian Open title twice in 1991 and 1996 and the US Open title in 1989.
During his illustrious career, Becker reached ten Grand Slam finals, winning six of them and losing narrowly four times.
In addition to his Grand Slam victories, Becker’s remarkable career was marked by many other honors.
In 1991, he achieved the coveted world number one ranking, a testament to his continued excellence. Becker’s dominance went beyond individual success, as he played a crucial role in Germany’s Davis Cup triumphs in 1988 and 1989.
His crowning achievement was winning the doubles gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, partnering with fellow German Michael Stich.
Awards and nominations
- Wimbledon Championships: 3 times (1985, 1986, 1989)
- Australian Open: 2 times (1991, 1996)
- U.S. Open: 1 (1989)
- ATP Tour World Championships: 3 times (1988, 1992, 1995)
- Davis Cup: 2 times (1988, 1989)
- Olympic gold medals: 1 (1992, men’s doubles, with Michael Stich)
- Player of the Year: 1 (1989)
- Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (2003)
social media
- Instagram account: @borisbeckerofficial
- Facebook account: Boris Becker
- Twitter account: @TheBorisBecker
personal life
Boris Becker’s marital history has been the subject of widespread public concern for many years.
Becker divorced Barbara Feltus in 2001, with whom he has two children: Noah and Elias. Becker married Sharlely “Lilly” Kerssenberg in 2009.
Their union lasted until 2018, when they also parted ways, but not before welcoming their son Amadeus into the world.
After his second divorce, Becker remained single for several years, focusing on his business ventures and philanthropy.
However, in 2024, the tennis legend found love again, tying the knot with Lillian de Carvalho Monteiro in a lavish ceremony that attracted the attention of fans and media alike.
net worth
Boris Becker was previously estimated to be worth £38 million.
However, after being acquitted of 20 additional charges related to the bankruptcy, his net worth was estimated at $200,000.
The bankruptcy proceedings and legal actions may have severely affected his overall financial situation, significantly reducing his net worth.
