Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967, in Leimen, West Germany) is a former World No 1 professional tennis player from Germany. He is a six-time Grand Slam singles champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and the youngest-ever winner of the men's singles title at Wimbledon at the age of 17. Since he retired from the professional tour, media work and his personal life have kept him in the headlines.
Country
West Germany (1983–1990)
Germany (from 1990)
Residence
Schwyz, Switzerland
Date of birth
22 November 1967 (1967-11-22) (age 41)
Place of birth
Leimen, West Germany
Height
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight
85 kg (190 lb; 13.4 st)
Turned pro
1984
Retired
30 June 1999
Plays
Right-handed; one-handed backhand
Career prize money
US $25,080,956
4th All-time leader in earnings
Singles
Career record:
713–214 (76.91%)
Career titles:
49
Highest ranking:
No. 1 (28 January 1991)
Grand Slam results
Australian Open
W (1991, 1996)
French Open
SF (1987, 1989, 1991)
Wimbledon
W (1985, 1986, 1989)
US Open
W (1989)
Major tournaments
Tour Finals
W (1988, 1992, 1995)
Olympic Games
3R (1992)
Doubles
Career record:
254–136
Career titles:
15
Highest ranking:
6 (22 September 1986)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open
QF (1985)
Major doubles tournaments
Olympic Games
W (1992)
