40 Years After Tennis Triumph: Becker over Wimbledon Coup: "Suddenly Freedom Was Gone

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Windy advisors, dubious companions and the consequences of hype: ex-tennis star Boris Becker reports bitter disappointments in his early career.

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At the age of 17 Boris Becker triumphed on the sacred lawn in Wimbledon and triggered a tennis boom in Germany. Even his parents suddenly saw him with different eyes.

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Boris Becker wins Wimbledon in 1985 at the age of just 17 and triggers a real tennis hype. But the fame also has its dark sides, as the 57-year-old now - 40 years later - betrays in an interview with the "star".

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As a 17-year-old, Boris Becker captivated the entire German sports world. But this didn't only have positive effects for the tennis icon. Becker tells us how he overcame difficult times.

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As a 17-year-old, Boris Becker captivated the entire German sports world. But this didn't only have positive effects for the tennis icon. Becker tells us how he overcame difficult times.

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As a 17-year-old, Boris Becker captivated the entire German sports world. But this didn't only have positive effects for the tennis icon. Becker tells us how he overcame difficult times.