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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Henry Vaughan

Boris Becker trial: Tennis star ‘embarrassed’ by bankruptcy and ‘could not earn enough to pay debts’

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Tennis star Boris Becker has told a jury he was “shocked” and “embarrassed” after he was declared bankrupt days before commentating on the Wimbledon tournament.

The six-time Grand Slam champion, 54, told Southwark Crown Court that bad publicity had damaged “brand Becker”, meaning he struggled to make enough money to pay off his debts.

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