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Boris Becker

Athlete

Born: German

Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player, tennis coach and a commentator. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Becker is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, winning 49 career singles and 15 doubles titles, including six singles majors: three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens and one US Open. He also won 13 Masters titles, three year-end championships, an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles in 1992, and led Germany to two Davis Cup titles in 1988 and 1989. Becker is the youngest-ever winner of the men's singles Wimbledon title, a feat he accomplished aged 17 years, 7 months and 15 days in 1985.

Becker is often credited as the pioneer of power tennis with his fast serve and all-court game. He is among the top ten players with the best win percentages in the Open Era. In 1989, he was voted the Player of the Year by both the ATP and the ITF. He holds a win percentage of 92.70% in Davis Cup singles rubbers, a win loss record of 38–3 and two championships for Germany.

Notable For

German former tennis player

Boris Becker's Historical Timeline

  1. Boris Becker is born

    Boris Becker, German athlete, known for german former tennis player, was born on 1968-11-22. Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player, tennis coach and a commentator.

  2. German tennis star Boris Becker wins his third tournament in 3 weeks in different continents; beats Sergio Casal of Spai

    German tennis star Boris Becker wins his third tournament in 3 weeks in different continents; beats Sergio Casal of Spain 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the final of the Paris Open after victories in Japan and Australia

  3. Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage

    Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage

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When was Boris Becker born?
Boris Becker was born on 1968-11-22 (German).
What is Boris Becker known for?
German former tennis player
What historical events involved Boris Becker?
Boris Becker was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Boris Becker is born, German tennis star Boris Becker wins his third tournament in 3 weeks in different continents; beats Sergio Casal of Spai, Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage.

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