Boris Becker jailed for over two years for fraud relating to his bankruptcy

Former Wimbledon champion and BBC pundit Boris Becker has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

The 54-year-old was previouslyconvicted of hiding £2.5 million worth of assets when he was made bankrupt in 2017.

He was found guilty by a jury after admitting to blowing a £38 million fortune amassed during his glittering tennis career.

The former world number one said ‘expensive lifestyle habits’ had drained his finances, as well as a costly divorce and payments towards the upkeep of his four children.

His attire as he headed to court seemed to tell the story of his rise and fall, a sporting great ruined by money problems.

Judge Deborah Taylor sentenced the six-time Grand Slam champion to two-and-a-half years imprisonment, of which he will serve half.

Referring to his previous conviction, the judge said: ‘You did not heed the warning you were given and the chance you were given by the suspended sentence and that is a significant aggravating factor.’

She told Becker she had taken into account his ‘fall from grace’.

‘You have lost your career and reputation and all of your property as a result of your bankruptcy,’ the judge said.

But she added: ‘You have not shown remorse, acceptance of your guilt and have sought to distance yourself from your offending and your bankruptcy.

‘While I accept your humiliation as part of the proceedings, there has been no humility.’

Becker showed no emotion as he picked up his Puma bag before being taken down to the cells.

He emerged from his home this morning wearing a tie bearing the colours of Wimbledon – the tournament he won three times – and carrying a bag from Harrods, where he spent the afternoon shopping before being imprisoned.

He waspictured visiting the lavish department store yesterday and