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Boris Becker, a 17-year-old unseeded outsider before the tournament began, raised the coveted silver trophy above his head to rapturous applause on centre court. Becker also has a habit of flinging himself around the court, diving headlong for volleys and baseline shots. He also won five year-end championships, 13 Masters Series titles and an Olympic gold medal.
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Boris Becker won the Wimbledon men's singles championship again the following year, and for a third time in 1989. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The tennis star became the youngest Wimbledon men’s singles champion in 1985, when he was 17 years old. It's quite wrong in my submission to freeze those commercial contracts on the basis that this man who is of good character will not attend and honour his obligations to his court.'. By Jack Wright and Tom Pyman For Mailonline, Published: 14:49 EDT, 24 September 2020 | Updated: 07:02 EDT, 25 September 2020. That will be a short hearing. John McEnroe was the defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Curren. Boris Becker, a 17-year-old unseeded outsider before the tournament began, raised the coveted silver trophy above his head to rapturous applause on centre court.
He only spoke to confirm his name, date of birth, address, his indicated pleas and to say he wished for the matter to be sent to the Crown Court. "I am the first Wimbledon winner and now they have an idol.". 1985: Boris Becker wins Wimbledon at 17 A West German teenager has become the youngest ever player to win the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Facing off against Curren in the final, Becker knew he’d have his work cut out for him. The High Court has imposed restrictions on the multiple Grand Slam winner's finances for the next 11 years, as the Official Receiver raised concerns over 'undisclosed,' transactions. Priced at 11/1 in the odds, there were many other big names fancied for success, including Pat Cash, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Anders Jarryd, and Kevin Curren. If you are not there, you might find yourself convicted. "This is going to change tennis in Germany," he said after the match. The young player sent a hostile stare to his opponent before and after points, and in the final caught Curren's shoulder as they passed when changing ends.