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sports1 year ago

"Jannik Sinner Shocks Djokovic, Advances to Australian Open Final"

Novak Djokovic's former coach, Boris Becker, was surprised by Djokovic's calm and collected demeanor after his Australian Open semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner, acknowledging that the Serb recognized his opponent's superiority and displayed the attitude of a champion. Djokovic admitted to being outplayed and expressed shock at his own performance, while also acknowledging Sinner's deserving victory. Despite the defeat, Djokovic remains focused on the upcoming French Open, where he expects long-standing rival Rafael Nadal to be the favorite.

sports2 years ago

Boris Becker's Lessons from a Fall from Grace and Prison Sentence.

Tennis legend Boris Becker reflects on his life and career in the new Apple TV+ documentary "Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker," which covers his rise to fame as a Wimbledon champion and his personal downfall, including a prison sentence for hiding wealth related to his bankruptcy. Becker describes the documentary as a "labor of love" and an opportunity to set the record straight. He acknowledges his mistakes and has learned from them, including the importance of looking for answers and shutting his mouth. Despite his past, Becker is grateful to still be involved in the world of tennis and is focused on making the right choices to regain trust.

sports2 years ago

The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Boris Becker: A Documentary Journey.

A new documentary on Apple+ explores the rise and fall of tennis star Boris Becker, who won Wimbledon at 17 and went on to win six Grand Slam titles. The film covers his marriage to a black model and fashion designer, the breakdown of his marriage due to a love child conceived in a restaurant broom closet, and his financial problems that led to bankruptcy and ultimately a prison sentence for hiding assets. Becker says the experience has humbled him, but he hints that there may be another chapter in his story.

sports2 years ago

The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Boris Becker: A Must-See Documentary

Boris Becker, the former Wimbledon singles champion, who served eight months in prison for hiding and transferring money and assets during a bankruptcy proceeding, is starting over again. He is featured in a new documentary, "Boom! Boom! The World Vs. Boris Becker," which portrays his rise and crash as a tennis player and his life after retirement, including his time in prison. Becker hopes to reclaim the better parts of his pre-incarceration life, doing what retired tennis greats of a certain age generally do - commentating on television and picking up work as an occasional coach and adviser for younger players.