Boris Becker

Boris Becker interview

Becker issues Alcaraz warning: “He looks amazing. But there’s a lot more to it than playing tennis”

The former world No 1 says nothing is guaranteed in tennis, even for someone as good as Carlos Alcaraz

Fraser Masefield

Boris Becker interview

“Did I make mistakes? Plenty” – Boris Becker opens up on his tumultuous 2022

In one of his first media appearances since his release from prison for bankruptcy-related charges, Becker talks to Fraser Masefield about the challenges he has been through

Fraser Masefield

“First of all, it’s a very difficult mantle to take over,” Becker told CloudFest. “Federer, Nadal and Djokovic weren’t only tennis heroes, they are sporting heroes. They are cultural icons. “You talk about the young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as the next hot thing. He’s amazing, he plays great, he looks good and has the full package as a tennis superstar. But there’s a lot more to it than playing tennis. You have to come back, you have to defend your titles, you become a representative of your country and you’re getting into boxes you didn’t think existed before.” Can Alcaraz go on to reach those giddy heights of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic? Only time will tell. And of course, the competition is hotter than ever with the likes of Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Sinner and more waiting to pounce. “We have to be careful. Nobody is perfect and we have to watch that these tennis players are people. And people make mistakes.”

Boris Becker reflects on his life choices: “Mistakes are bound to happen. I’ve paid dearly for mine”

In an interview, which will be released in full at a later date by Tennis Majors, Becker tells Fraser Masefield he has taken responsibility for his actions

Serbia's Novak Djokovic with then coach Boris Becker during a practice session at the 2016 Australian Open

“He supported me, he supported my family” – Becker on Djokovic

The German described Djokovic, a 22-time Grand Slam winner whom he coached during the 2014 to 2016 seasons, as a family member

Haresh Ramchandani

February 20, 2023

Boris Becker

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Time in prison was tough for the German

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Boris Becker leaving court

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Tennis retirements

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Boris Becker sentencing

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The 54-year-old was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday

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Boris Becker arrives at court where the German is facing a bankruptcy trial in Southwark Crown Court, London, England, UK on Tuesday 5 April, 2022.

Becker denies allegations he gave authorities the runaround over missing trophies

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Haresh Ramchandani

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his match against Austria's Dennis Novak

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Boris Becker - John McEnroe On This Day

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The Wimbledon seeding system: How controversies led to the end of an exception

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