decision is approaching. Does ex-tennis star Boris Becker have to be in prison?

Boris Becker’s future will soon be decided not on the tennis court, but in a courtroom. The sentence for the former tennis star will be announced on Friday. A jury found him guilty on four counts three weeks ago.

Accordingly, Boris Becker deliberately did not fully disclose parts of his assets in the insolvency proceedings. The lay judges saw it as proven that the 54-year-old, among other things, concealed a property in his hometown of Leimen and illegally transferred large sums to other accounts. Theoretically, he could face a prison sentence.

The public prosecutor had raised a total of 24 charges against Becker. He concealed numerous valuables from his insolvency administrator and now blames his advisors, who he says took care of his finances.

Becker himself denied the allegations. The tennis legend’s defense attorney said his client was naive but innocent. The jury followed this line of argument in 20 out of 24 points, including when asked about missing trophies.

“This conviction is a clear warning”

But the four-count guilty verdict could be enough to change Becker’s life. “This conviction is a clear warning to those who believe they can hide their wealth and get away with it. You will be identified and prosecuted,” said the bankruptcy authority. Becker can appeal both the guilty verdict and the sentence.

Becker lives in London. Among other things, he comments on tennis tournaments for the BBC and – unlike in Germany – is very popular with the British. His partner Lilian De Carvalho Monteiro accompanied him to court every day.

Despite his brilliant successes, the three-time Wimbledon winner has had financial problems for years. Becker blamed the expensive divorce from ex-wife Barbara and high maintenance costs for daughter Anna Ermakowa in court.

After he was declared bankrupt by a court in 2017, he had to disclose his assets to the insolvency administrators – but according to the jury, he left out important parts. Now it is eagerly awaited whether the former tennis ace will even have to go behind bars.

SDA