Earlier this month, the 54-year-old Becker, a former world No. 1 and three-time Wimbledon champion, was discovered responsible of 4 offences referring to his chapter, together with failing to reveal, concealing and eradicating important property, in keeping with the Insolvency Service.
Throughout the sentencing at London’s Southwark Crown Court docket, Becker, supported by companion Lilian de Carvalho, wore a gray go well with, white shirt, and a striped tie within the Wimbledon colours of inexperienced and purple.
Choose Deborah Taylor, who handed down the sentence, stated the previous tennis participant will serve half the sentence.
“I take into consideration what has been described as your fall from grace. You might have misplaced your profession and repute and your entire property on account of your chapter,” stated the choose, in keeping with PA.
“You haven’t proven regret, acceptance of your guilt and have sought to distance your self out of your offending and your chapter.
“Whereas I settle for your humiliation as a part of the proceedings, there was no humility.”
Becker was declared bankrupt in June 2017, that means he was legally obliged to reveal all his property.
The German made tennis historical past when he gained Wimbledon aged 17 in 1985 and went on to win 5 extra grand slam titles over the subsequent 11 years.
He has remained lively within the tennis world since retiring from the game, notably because the coach of Novak Djokovic and thru frequent media appearances as a commentator and pundit.
