Comment – Why Boris Becker’s fall from grace is one of the most tragic in tennis
Tennis takes those who reach the top of the game to breaking point, but few have fallen as far as Boris Becker.
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Tennis champion Boris Becker sentenced to two and a half years in jail over bankruptcy
Former tennis champion Boris Becker has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for hiding £2.5 million assets and loans to avoid paying debts. The 54-year-old was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act.
Sun shines for Osaka with first clay test at Madrid Open
Naomi Osaka passed her first clay-court test of the season with flying colours, snapping the nine-match winning streak of Anastasia Potapova with a smooth 6-3, 6-1 victory to reach the second round of the Madrid Open.
'Most dramatic frame of World Championship' - Ronnie O'Sullivan with 'extraordinary' clear-up v John Higgins
Ronnie O'Sullivan was at the very peak of his powers as he pounced on an error from John Higgins to clear the table in the most extraordinary fashion in their World Championship semi-final. The 46-year-old won five frames in succession, including a stunning re-spot on the final black of the session, to assume a 10-6 lead over his old rival in their 'Clasico' clash, but it was the manner of his clear-up that was truly memorable.
Emma Raducanu battles back from the brink in first set to produce dominant victory over Tereza Martincova at Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu came from 5-2 down in the first set to beat Tereza Martincova 7-6(3) 6-0 to progress to the second round of the Madrid Open. The British No. 1 won 11 of the last 12 games — and a first-set tie-break — to produce a brilliant comeback victory in one hour and 38 minutes as she continues her preparations for the French Open which begins on May 22.
From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time
LONDON : Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.
Ons Jabeur put 'feelings aside' to play Israel as tennis star hits out at Wimbledon bans
Wilmbledon quarter-finalist Ons Jabeur has questioned why it's "now okay to mix politics and sports," amid the decision of the All England Tennis Club to ban Russian and Belarussian players this year. Jabeur, 27, launched a stinging attack on organisers, citing examples of other conflicts where no action has been taken at SW19.
'Is that alright?!' - Ronnie O'Sullivan complains to referee, pleads with fans at World Snooker Championship
A frustrated Ronnie O'Sullivan ended up complaining to the referee and pleading with fans to stop distracting movements at the World Snooker Championship. The Rocket was settling over a shot when he was clearly disturbed by the behaviour of a fan in the first few rows of the seating at the famous Crucible Theatre during his semi-final clash with John Higgins.