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Tennis star Boris Becker jailed for 2.5 years over bankruptcy dishonesty

Becker, a three-time Wimbledon winner, was accused of "deliberately and dishonestly" putting funds out of reach of creditors.

Tennis star Boris Becker jailed for 2.5 years over bankruptcy dishonesty
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 1:07 AM IST

Tennis legend Boris Becker to auction trophies, souvenirs to pay debt

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt in 2017 but reports suggest that even an auction will not help him get rid of his debt which is over millions of pounds

Tennis legend Boris Becker to auction trophies, souvenirs to pay debt
Updated On : 24 Jun 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

Six-time grand slam winner, Boris Becker auctions trophies to pay off debts

Some of the trophies up for grabs include a replica of a Challenge Cup awarded to Becker following one of his Wimbledon wins

Six-time grand slam winner, Boris Becker auctions trophies to pay off debts
Updated On : 24 Jun 2019 | 10:26 AM IST

Ex-Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt

Former German tennis star Boris Becker has been declared bankrupt by a court in London after failing to pay a "substantial" long-standing debt since 2015. Laywers for the the three-time Wimbledon champion pleaded with a Bankruptcy Court registrar today to allow Becker a "last chance" to pay off the debt. But Registrar Christine Derrett, who recalled watching Becker play on Centre Court, ruled there was a lack of credible evidence the outstanding payment would be forthcoming and refused to adjourn the case. "One has the impression of a man with his head in the sand," she said of the six-time major winner after making the bankruptcy order following a brief hearing. The bankruptcy application was made by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co in connection with a judgment debt owed them by Becker dating back to 2015. The German's lawyers had argued there was sufficient evidence to show that he would be able to pay the debt soon through a refinancing ...

Ex-Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt
Updated On : 21 Jun 2017 | 8:59 PM IST