Ex-Manager Ion Tiriac “I warned him: Boris, you’re a genius. But only on the tennis court!”
Boris Becker and Ion Tiriac were a duo for nine years. In the sternIn the interview, the ex-manager talks about his eventful years with the German – and his downfalls.
Manager and fatherly friend: Ion Tiriac (l.) with his protégé Boris Becker in 1985
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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