Boris Becker tells court he does not know where his Wimbledon trophies are

Six-time Grand Slam tennis champion Boris Becker does not know where his Wimbledon trophies are, he has told a jury.

Becker was declared bankrupt on June 21 2017 and is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets including nine trophies and medals from his glittering career after he burst on to the scene by winning the 1985 Wimbledon’s men’s singles title at the age of 17.

Becker, 54, told the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court he would produce the trophies “tomorrow” if he had them.

Becker, who said he has sold his properties to help fix his finances, added that he had “lots” of trophies and memorabilia from his top-flight 15-year career but some are now missing.

The German former world number one said: “For the player, it’s about winning the title. The trophy is not so much when you are playing.

“Nowadays I wish I have them to show the to my children.”

Becker, who won 49 singles titles in 77 finals over 16 years, denies 24 charges under the Insolvency Act.

Among the awards he is accused of failing to hand over after he was declared bankrupt are two of his three Wimbledon men’s singles titles, his 1992 Olympic gold medal, Australian Open trophies from 1991 and 1996, the President’s Cup from 1985 and 1989, his 1989 Davis Cup Trophy and a Davis Cup Gold Coin which he won in 1988.

The showpiece trophies presented on court are bigger than the ones the athletes get to take home, the court heard.

Becker described the Wimbledon trophy – the All England Lawn Tennis Cup – as “very large, you have a hard time holding it”.

It is about 60cm by 30cm and “unfortunately” it is not what the winner gets to take home. Instead there is a “replica that is much smaller, perhaps half the size or even smaller than that”.

Becker said