| Country |
West Germany (1983–1990)
Germany (from 1990) |
| Residence |
Schwyz, Switzerland |
| Date of birth |
22 November 1967 (1967-11-22) (age 42) |
| Place of birth |
Leimen, West Germany |
| Height |
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro |
1984 |
| Retired |
June 30, 1999 |
| Plays |
Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Career prize money |
US $25,080,956
- 5th All-time leader in earnings
|
| Int. Tennis HOF |
2003 (member page) |
| Singles |
| Career record |
713–214 (76.91%) |
| Career titles |
49 |
| Highest ranking |
No. 1 (28 January 1991) |
| Grand Slam results |
| Australian Open |
W (1991, 1996) |
| French Open |
SF (1987, 1989, 1991) |
| Wimbledon |
W (1985, 1986, 1989) |
| US Open |
W (1989) |
| Major tournaments |
| Tour Finals |
W (1988, 1992, 1995) |
| Olympic Games |
3R (1992) |
| Doubles |
| Career record |
254–136 |
| Career titles |
15 |
| Highest ranking |
6 (22 September 1986) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results |
| Australian Open |
QF (1985) |
| Olympic Games |
W (1992) |
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| Olympic medal record |
| Men's Tennis |
| Gold |
1992 Barcelona |
Men's doubles |
Becker has lived a controversial life be it regarding marriage or tax evasion.
Presently he is with a British TV sport quiz show as a team captain.
Besides tennis Becker is fond of football and Chelsea FC.
Boris Becker is also the owner of the tennis division of Volkl inc. a tennis racquet and clothing manufacturer.
Becker used to play with racquets manufactured by Puma. He has published an autobiographical book in 2003.
Many songs have a reference to Becker. Becker was the first unseeded player and a German to become a champion.
NICKNAME and PLAYING STYLE
Boom Boom and Baron Von Slam were his nicknames which he earned due to the huge serve that he used to play.
Boris Becker heavy forehand and powerful return of the serve contributed a lot to his game. Becker was a very emotional person.
Boris Becker used to have emotional outbursts on the court which endeared him to the public. Boris Becker was good at lawn and hard courts but weak in clay courts.
Becker has won the Hopman Cup (1985) and World Team Cup.
Boris Becker gives commentary at the BBC for Wimbledon each year.
Records
- These records were attained in Open Era of tennis.
- ^ Denotes consecutive streak.
| Championship |
Years |
Record accomplished |
Player tied |
| Wimbledon |
1985 |
Youngest Wimbledon champion |
Stands alone |
| Wimbledon |
1985–1995 |
7 finals overall |
Roger Federer^
Pete Sampras
|
| Boris Becker (Achievement precedessor & successor) |
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| Sporting positions |
Preceded by
Stefan Edberg
Stefan Edberg |
World No. 1
28 January 1991 – 17 February 1991
8 July 1991 – 8 September 1991 |
Succeeded by
Stefan Edberg
Stefan Edberg |
| Awards and achievements |
Preceded by
not awarded, 1984
Jimmy Arias, 1983 |
ATP Most Improved Player
1985 |
Succeeded by
Mikael Pernfors
|
Preceded by
Mats Wilander |
ATP Player of the Year
1989 |
Succeeded by
Stefan Edberg |
Preceded by
Michael Gross
Michael Gross |
German Sportsman of the Year
1985 – 1986
1989 – 1990 |
Succeeded by
Harald Schmid
Michael Stich |
Preceded by
Mats Wilander |
ITF World Champion
1989 |
Succeeded by
Ivan Lendl |
Preceded by
Matt Biondi |
United Press International
Athlete of the Year
1989 |
Succeeded by
Stefan Edberg |
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