Boris Becker became a world star with his victory 36 years ago. The 17-year-old is the first German to win Wimbledon, with 11 million people watching the match on TV. After that, Becker dominated the tennis scene for years.
Now, with “Der Rebell” (Thursday, 8.15 p.m., RTL), there is for the first time a feature film about the way to the top. As Beckers trainer Günther Bosch (84) there: actor Samuel Finzi (55).
Back then, Bosch was not only Boris’s trainer, but also his discoverer. It used to be a lot between him and the tennis legend. How was young Boris? What happened right after the win?
Photo: RTL
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On Thursday, Bosch spoke to BILD on TV about the historic moment in 1985: “Success is the best time. We were all happy, but I immediately had to think: What happens now afterwards? Such a success should not be a shooting star, but there has to be a confirmation of this success. “
So he thought “straight to the next Wimbledon tournament. How do we prepare that. The second Wimbledon victory was the greatest sporting success. To prove a success is something really big for an athlete! “
Photo: WITTERS
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After Becker’s victories in 1985 and 1986, coach Bosch split up in 1987. At the zenith of Boris’ success. That was due to discrepancies between mentor and protégé – but not only …
Bosch: “There was a third person who was involved. That was his girlfriend. She said: Either ‘Günti’ or me. “
Which girlfriend is meant? Bénédicte Courtain from Monaco. “Benni” was studying law when she met Boris Becker after his first Wimbledon victory. And is considered his first great love.
Foto: picture-alliance / Sven Simon
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