BBC presenters criticised for expressing sympathy for six-time grand slam champion during Wimbledon coverage
for allowing the pair to “send greetings” to the “convicted criminal”, but the broadcaster declined to comment.
Boris Becker arrives at Southwark crown court with his partner Lilian de Carvalho before being sentenced in his bankruptcy trial.It comes after McEnroe said last week that he planned to visit Becker in prison during the tournament. “Boris is a friend of mine. This is just horrible. I want to see him if I possibly can and if he’s willing to see people,” he said.
“I just feel terrible. He’s one of the great players that has ever played the game, and I know it meant a lot to Boris. He’s been going through a lot for a long time.” Viewers also criticised commentator Andrew Castle earlier this month after he declared his support forduring the BBC’s live coverage of the Queen’s Clubs Championships. Former tennis player Castle, 58, said: “I’ve had a real moment of missing Boris. I know he’s in prison and I know why. Boris, we look forward to welcoming you on your return.”to watch Novak Djokovic defeat Soonwoo Kwon.
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