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Novak Djokovic has said he is "heartbroken" that his former coach Boris Becker has been sent to prison - and said he will "pray for him" to survive his sentence. The Wimbledon legend, now 54, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail on Friday for a bankruptcy scam.

The world No.1 was coached by the German for three seasons from 2014-16 as the Serb won six Grand Slams - including his first French Open - and 14 Masters titles.

And speaking before the Madrid Masters, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said: "I am just heartbroken for him. He's a friend, long-time friend, a coach for three, four years, someone I consider close in my life and has contributed a lot to my success in my career.

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"I was just heartbroken. I don't know what to say more than that. I'm not