“It’s unique, you can’t compare it”: Boris Becker eager to return to Wimbledon commentary in 2025

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.