The German tennis great had it all in a career that had everything on the court, but decisions made off the court proved to be his Achilles heel. 9News
His massive serve earned him the nickname "Boom, Boom", leading to another win at Wimbledon in 1986 and lifted four more Grand Slam trophies in a successful career, with 49 singles titles to his name and career earnings of $70 million.
"I followed behind … five minutes small talk and then straight away into the nearest possible place and down to business."His wife, Feltus, demanded a separation and the pair divorced in 2001. In the divorce, he reportedly had to give up the family home in Miami and coughed up $20 million plus a further $3.5 million in legal fees.
Becker ended up remarrying after his divorce, tying the knot with Dutch model Sharlely "Lilly" Kerssenberg in a high-profile event in Switzerland that was broadcast on German television.In 2002, Becker copped a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined him for tax evasion by a court in Munich.Former tennis player Boris Becker arrives at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing in London.
"I take into account what has been described as your fall from grace. You have lost your career and reputation and all of your property as a result of your bankruptcy," said the judge, according to the Press Association .
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