Boris Becker’s ex-wife levels serious charges against the former player, calls him ‘a devil’
Former wife of Boris Becker, Sharlely Kerssenberg believes jail term did not help the former World No.1 to become a 'better person'.
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Boris Becker and his former wife Sharlely Kerssenberg
One of the greatest players to have played the game, Boris Becker has seen his reputation take a downward slide in the last few years. He was convicted in a tax evasion case and sentenced to a rigorous prison sentence in the United Kingdom. However, his jail term was reduced by the UK Government as a policy decision to decongest British jails and give foreigners an option to leave the country.
The six-time Grand Slam champion returned to Germany. He also got a job as a consultant with the sports broadcaster EuroSport as a consultant with the sports broadcaster EuroSport. He worked during the recently concluded Australian Open. However, on the personal front, he is facing difficulties.
Recently, his former wife Sharlely Kerssenberg made some unsoothing remarks at the three-time Wimbledon champion. She also accused him of not paying enough to support their child Amadeus.
“Boris can be charming and loving, but also extremely hurtful with his words. A devil. Prison didn’t make Boris a better person. In his world, everything revolves around Boris Becker. It’s not my fault he went to jail. He single-handedly ruined his reputation. He doesn’t care if we are doing well or badly,” she reported having told this to the media in a given statement.
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Boris Becker got support from Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic
Once hailed as one of the greats, Boris Becker fell from grace after his infamous conviction. However, the tennis community is ready to accept him back into their folds. Following his return to Germany, speculation is ripe that he could be considered for a post in the German Tennis Federation.
During his years in prison, Novak Djokovic helped him and took care of the family. The German tennis legend on the occasion of the release of the first part of the documentary based on his life, “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker”, thanked the 22-time Grand Slam champion for lending support to him and his family.
“Novak Djokovic became a family member. You know we had a professional relationship for many years and we parted ways in 2016. But we always stayed close and especially my time inside (prison) — he supported me, he supported my family,” he said.
Novak Djokovic worked with Boris Becker between 2014 and 2016. He won six Grand Slam titles during this time. The current superstar of German tennis, Alexander Zverev to want to emulate the success of former World No.1. He advocated for a greater role to be given to Boris Becker for the development of German tennis.
Boris’ help can always be needed, whether you are a player, a coach, the Federation, or whatever. He knows how it works. For sure, he is very important for German tennis and we will always accept his help,” the current World No.17 said.
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