Boris Becker was a tennis phenom in the 1980s and 1990s. The former world No. 1 won 49 titles, six Grand Slams, and an Olympic gold medal during his pro career. Over the course of his career, Becker made $25 million in prize money and $130 million in total earnings. Despite his massive riches from tennis, Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017. At one point, Becker had such a massive debt a judge could only describe it as historic.
Boris Beckers tennis career
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Boris Becker was a bonafide star in the tennis world by the time he was a teenager. In 1985, Becker won his first Wimbledon title when he was just 17 years old. He became the younge…
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