Becker, Boris (1967-…), was a German tennis champion. In 1985, as a relatively unknown 17-year-old, Becker surprised the tennis world by winning the men’s singles championship at Wimbledon in England. He became the youngest man and first German to win that title. Becker repeated as Wimbledon champion in 1986 and 1989. He also won the U.S. Open in 1989 and the Australian Open in 1991 and 1996. He was a member of the West German team that won the Davis Cup in 1988, defeating Sweden. Becker became known for his powerful serve and acrobatic shot making.
Boris Franz Becker was born on Nov. 22, 1967, in Leimen, West Germany, near Heidelberg. He became a professional player after graduating from high school in 1984. Becker retired from professional tennis in 1999.
