Former world number one
Boris Becker is eager to end his
Wimbledon commentary exile this season. The 56-year-old is one of the most successful
tennis players coming from Germany, at least in the men’s singles category. He
finished his illustrious career back in 1999 after winning as many as six Grand
Slam titles.
Becker was recently quoted in a report where he stated he is
eager to return to commentating this year at Wimbledon which is his favourite tournament
in the tennis calendar year. “Wimbledon has been my favourite tournament as a
player, coach and commentator,” he said. “It’s unique, you can’t compare it. I
lived in Wimbledon a long time so I’m working hard with the authorities to have
all the applications ready to be back for next year. We’re working on 2025. It’s
a part of my life. It’s in my DNA, you can’t deny that.”
Unsurprisingly, Wimbledon remains Becker’s most successful major
competition as well where he ended up winning three times. In 1985, he defeated
America’s Kevin Curren in the final to lift the title with a score of 6–3,
6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–3), 6–4. In 1986, Becker got the better of Ivan Lendl in
straight sets with a score of 6–4, 6–3, 7–5. Three years later in 1989, the Leimen-born
defeated Sweden’s Stefan Edberg in the final with a score of 6–0, 7–6(7–1), 6–4.