Boris Becker was released from prison after serving eight months for financial crimes and decided to return to tennis, the sport that catapulted him to fame and made him one of the best in history.
In this case, he will focus on being a coach, a profession that he had left in 2016. According to what he reported, the German will work alongside Holger Rune, one of the greatest promises on the circuit, who currently occupies the number 6 position in the ATP ranking.
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“I am Holger Rune’s new coach, he is a diamond in the rough that needs to be polished,” said Becker, 55.
Becker will work alongside Holger Rune, one of the greatest promises on the circuit, who currently occupies number 6 in the ATP ranking. (REUTERS/Aly Song)By: REUTERS
The former world number 1 and winner of six Grand Slams said that he is motivated by the challenge of training the young Dane: “We have been in contact for a long time, I am proud that he chose me. “I like this type of player with a strong temperament,” he said on the Eurosport network.
“He is one of the best young talents in world tennis, I am going to strive to get the best out of him,” added the three-time Wimbledon winner, who knew how to coach Novak Djokovic between 2013 and 2016.
Boris Becker is a tennis coach again. His last work had been between 2013 and 2016 with Novak Djokovic. (REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth)By: REUTERS
Rune, 20, reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, reaching fourth place in the rankings in August, the best historical ranking for a Danish tennis player. However, his recent results have been disappointing, falling in his debut in four of the last five tournaments he has played.
Boris Becker guilty of several financial crimes
In 2022, Becker served eight of the 30 months he received for violating bankruptcy laws by hiding assets worth $3.1 million to avoid paying his debts. He was extradited to Germany in December.
The jury considered it proven that he hid assets and loans worth about 3.5 million pounds (about 4 million euros) to avoid paying his debts, which amount to about 50 million pounds (60 million euros).
In 2022, Becker served eight of the 30 months he received for violating bankruptcy laws by hiding assets worth $3.1 million to avoid paying his debts. He was extradited to Germany in December. REUTERS/Peter CziborraBy: REUTERS
After hearing Judge Deborah Taylor’s ruling, Becker was taken to the court cells to begin his sentence. In announcing his decision, the judge reproached the athlete for not learning his lesson after receiving a suspended prison sentence in Germany in 2002, which has been considered “a significant aggravating factor” in this case.
The six Grand Slam titles won by Boris Becker
Australian Open 1991 and 1996Wimbledon: 1985, 1986 and 1989US Open: 1989
2023-10-19 17:41:48
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