Boris Becker's net worth: How much is the former world No. 1 tennis player worth currently?

Boris Becker's net worth: How much is the former world No. 1 tennis player worth currently?

Claudia Kogi
October 16, 2023 at 7:09 AM

Not many athletes can boast of winning a major title in any sport at the age of 17. Boris Becker, a German national who is a former tennis player, is among the few who can claim to have achieved such a remarkable feat. He won the men's singles at Wimbledon and went on to have an illustrious career ever since. But has the career been a translation of Boris Becker's net worth today?

What is Boris Becker's net worth?
Former professional tennis player, Boris Becker. Photo: @borisbeckerofficial (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Boris Becker, the legendary tennis player, is known for being one of the greatest athletes of all time. However, in 2017, the tennis champion was declared bankrupt and had to auction some of his properties to pay off the debt. So, how did a tennis star go from riches to rags?

Boris Becker's profile and bio summary

Full name

Boris Franz Becker

Date of birth

22 November 1967

Age

55 years old as of October 2023

Nationality

German

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Religion

Christianity

Parents

Elvira and Karl-Heinz Becker

Siblings

Sabine Becker-Schorp

Marital/Relationship status

Married (separated)

Spouse(s)

Barbara Feltus (m 1992, div 2001) Sharley Kerssenberg (m 2009, separated, 2018)

Children

Anna Ermakova, Amadeus Benedict Edley Luis, Noah Gabriel, and Elias Balthasar Becker

Profession

Former professional tennis player

Active years

1974-1999

Net worth

Estimated to be $200,000

Social media presence

Instagram

What was Boris Becker's net worth before his jail term?

During his active days, Boris earned a lot of money from his wins and participation in tennis tournaments and other activities such as pоker. Aside from the career prize money earned after every year of his contract, he also received money from endorsements from multimillion-dollar companies such as Estusa and Puma.

Well, according to various online sources, Boris Becker's highest net worth was estimated at around $10 million, with a prize money of $25,080,956. Aside from Estusa and Puma, the famous personality also had endorsements with brands like Fila, Lotto, Ellesse, Diadora, Ralph Lauren, Coca-Cola, Mercedes, and PokerStars.

What is Boris Becker's net worth as of 2023?

Boris Becker's net worth before his jail term
Former tennis player, Boris. Photo: @borisbeckerofficial (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

According to various online sources, the famous German athlete currently has an estimated net worth of $200,000. His controversial financial strains immensely impacted the wealth and assets he had garnered throughout his career endeavours.

Boris Becker's bankruptcy story

In June 2017, Becker was unfortunately declared bankrupt by the Bankruptcy and Companies Court in London following an unpaid loan on Becker's estate in Mallorca, Spain. Allegedly, he owed the private bank, Arbuthnot Latham, around $14 million that he had not paid in full despite an agreed deadline.

Following the allegations, in November 2019, the bankruptcy restrictions were extended for 12 years until October 2031. This was declared after Becker was judged to have been hiding assets and transactions worth over £4.5 million.

It did not take long as the famous athlete was charged with illegally failing to hand over assets and trophies worth $3 million to repay debt during his bankruptcy. He went to court, was later found guilty, and sentenced to 30 months imprisonment.

Boris Becker's biography

What is Boris Becker's net worth
Boris Becker speaks during the OMR festival on 10 May 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Tristar Media
Source: Getty Images

The renowned athlete (age 55 years as of October 2023) was born on 22 November 1967 in Leimen, Germany, to Elvira and Karl-Heinz Becker. Named after the Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak, young Boris was raised Catholic. His father worked as an architect and founded a tennis centre in Leimen, where Becker learned to play tennis.

Not much is known about his upbringing except he was raised alongside his sister, Sabine Becker-Schorp. Regarding his educational background, he received his secondary education at Helmholtz-Gymnasium in Heidelberg.

Comparing Boris Becker's net worth before and after his controversial bankruptcy, it is clear that it can all go to grass without discipline. Nevertheless, despite the turbulence in his life, he is still renowned for being one of the greatest tennis athletes of all time.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.