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"He should play one-handed": Boris Becker's surprising prediction about the young Nadal

04/12/2025 14:28 - Arthur Millot

Boris Becker revealed a little-known anecdote linking his past to that of a very young Rafael Nadal.

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Becker revealed the reason why Djokovic contacted him to coach him in 2013

04/12/2025 10:25 - Clément Gehl

In October 2013, Novak Djokovic was no longer world number 1. Unsettled by his defeats against Rafael Nadal, he decided to shake things up. Boris Becker recounts how a simple phone call marked the beg...

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Becker revealed the reason why Djokovic contacted him to coach him in 2013

Boris Becker reveals: "We wanted Federer to play for Germany" — the little-known anecdote about the Swiss legend

03/12/2025 17:47 - Jules Hypolite

A border and a hope: Boris Becker reveals he wanted to make Roger Federer a German player.

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Becker praises Sinner's serve improvements: "It was the shot he was missing this summer"

26/11/2025 16:04 - Clément Gehl

Jannik Sinner dominated the indoor tour with three titles in his three tournaments played. Boris Becker discussed the key to this success.

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Becker praises Sinner's serve improvements:

At 58, Boris Becker becomes a father for the fifth time

22/11/2025 18:56 - Jules Hypolite

A happy moment for Boris Becker, 58, who announced the arrival of his daughter Zoë Vittoria, born from his union with Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro.

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At 58, Boris Becker becomes a father for the fifth time

Boris Becker defends Novak Djokovic: "Who are we to tell him to stop?"

21/11/2025 17:14 - Jules Hypolite

Still in pursuit of new heights, Novak Djokovic continues to impress the circuit. Boris Becker, a privileged witness to his longevity, calls for an end to speculation about his retirement.

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"The Most Important Athlete of All Time", Becker Reacts to Federer's Induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame

20/11/2025 11:34 - Clément Gehl

Inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, Roger Federer did not fail to make headlines. Boris Becker complimented the former world number 1.

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"I am convinced that I could help him," Becker responds to Petkovic about a potential collaboration with Shelton

20/11/2025 09:22 - Adrien Guyot

Tennis legend Boris Becker does not rule out returning to the professional circuit to coach a player. While Andrea Petkovic stated that she had a dream in which the German was coaching Ben Shelton, th...

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Davis Cup: A tribute paid to Nikola Pilic, Djokovic and former stars present at the ceremony

19/11/2025 22:11 - Jules Hypolite

On the court in Bologna, the emotion was palpable. Djokovic, Troicki, Becker, and Ljubicic joined their voices to honor the memory of Nikola Pilic, the man who shaped their careers and marked the hist...

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Davis Cup: A tribute paid to Nikola Pilic, Djokovic and former stars present at the ceremony

Becker: "The theme of friendship between rivals evolved with Federer and Nadal"

16/11/2025 13:38 - Clément Gehl

While the greatest current rivalry in men's tennis is between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Boris Becker has spoken out about the relationships that rivals can have in tennis. For the Gazzetta De...

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The offer is saturated": Becker's rant about the calendar and the creation of a new Masters 1000

15/11/2025 14:30 - Jules Hypolite

Regarding the arrival of the Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia, Boris Becker gave an unfiltered speech. According to him, an overflow of tennis threatens public interest and the clarity of the tour. A stro...

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"We don't talk about it enough...": Becker is fired up about Sinner and Alcaraz at the 2025 ATP Finals

15/11/2025 13:36 - Arthur Millot

Boris Becker is certain: for him, the 2025 ATP Finals will be a matter of two prodigies who are crushing everyone. In an interview published in the Gazzetta dello Sport, the former German champion ma...

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The Alcaraz-Sinner-Zverev Trio Makes History: A Feat Unseen Since Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic

13/11/2025 18:07 - Jules Hypolite

In the Open Era, only five trios before them had achieved such a feat. In 2025, Alcaraz, Sinner, and Zverev completed another season together at the top of the ATP rankings. The top trio composed of ...

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The Alcaraz-Sinner-Zverev Trio Makes History: A Feat Unseen Since Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic

50 wins against the Top 10: Only Connors and Becker have done better than Alcaraz since 1973

12/11/2025 15:09 - Arthur Millot

Carlos Alcaraz struck again with his victory against Fritz (6-7, 7-5, 6-3) in his second round-robin match at the ATP Finals in Turin. By securing his 50th win against an ATP top 10 player, the Spani...

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50 wins against the Top 10: Only Connors and Becker have done better than Alcaraz since 1973

Djokovic on the GOAT debate: "I am not comfortable talking about myself, but I consider myself a great connoisseur of the game"

12/11/2025 08:14 - Adrien Guyot

Djokovic discussed the "GOAT" in an interview with Piers Morgan. According to the former world number 1, having this debate is very complicated as it is impossible to compare generations. Novak Djoko...

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Becker's Prediction on Bublik for 2026

07/11/2025 08:00 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Bublik made a strong impression at the end of the 2025 season. The Kazakh player could have dreamed of the Top 10 or even the ATP Finals, but his losses in the semifinals at the Rolex Paris ...

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Becker: "Djokovic is the greatest in history, without a doubt"

05/11/2025 13:31 - Arthur Millot

On the "High Performance" podcast, Boris Becker gave his opinion on the debate that has divided tennis for over a decade. When asked about the greatest player of all time, the former world number one ...

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Becker: "Doping is completely opposite to Sinner's personality"

03/11/2025 10:08 - Arthur Millot

Boris Becker has commented on the doping case involving Jannik Sinner. In an interview reported by Tennis Up To Date, the German spoke about anti-doping controls and integrity in tennis, highlighting...

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"I couldn't make any commitment," Becker reveals he was close to coaching Sinner in 2022

02/11/2025 12:01 - Adrien Guyot

Boris Becker revealed in an interview with Corriere Della Sera that he was close to becoming Jannik Sinner's coach three years ago. But he has no regrets, due to the work done by the duo Darren Cahill...

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Becker: "If Djokovic plays two more years, he will become the most popular of all time"

01/11/2025 14:02 - Arthur Millot

Boris Becker, former coach of Novak Djokovic between 2013 and 2016, discussed the Serb's future on the ATP tour in an interview reported by Punto de Break. "He has earned the respect he has always de...

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He's seeking attention," Zverev says about Becker's criticism

19/10/2025 12:14 - Clément Gehl

Boris Becker regularly speaks out about the current state of tennis. But he also often discusses the situation of his compatriot Alexander Zverev and sometimes shows criticism. In comments reported b...

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Boris Becker doesn't mince words about Zverev: "He's no longer the third force in tennis"

15/10/2025 18:32 - Jules Hypolite

In a notable statement, Boris Becker said he is "worried" about Alexander Zverev. According to him, the world No. 3 has been stagnating for several months, unable to compete with Alcaraz, Sinner... an...

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Boris Becker doesn't mince words about Zverev:

Becker criticizes the Shanghai final: "Having Rinderknech against Vacherot…"

15/10/2025 14:03 - Arthur Millot

Valentin Vacherot's historic victory in Shanghai was one of the best stories of the year. But for Boris Becker, it's a wake-up call for the ATP. Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world at the st...

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Panatta on modern tennis: "There are few people who know how to play at the net"

14/10/2025 07:22 - Arthur Millot

Present in Milan for a padel tournament final, Adriano Panatta gave his opinion on current tennis. Italian champion Adriano Panatta, winner of Roland-Garros in 1976, was present at the Allianz Cloud ...

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Legends According to Federer: His Ranking of the Five Greatest Players of All Time

04/10/2025 19:41 - Jules Hypolite

In an exclusive interview, Federer reveals the five players he considers the greatest of all time. A legend among legends, Roger Federer has had a busy media tour this early autumn. His presence at t...

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Legends According to Federer: His Ranking of the Five Greatest Players of All Time

Federer was Djokovic's enemy for two reasons," reveals Boris Becker

26/09/2025 08:19 - Clément Gehl

In the High Performance podcast, Boris Becker spoke about Novak Djokovic, the player he coached from 2014 to 2016. He particularly discussed the public's love for Roger Federer and how the Serbian pla...

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Federer was Djokovic's enemy for two reasons,

Boris Becker admits: "I was very upset by the arrival of Andre Agassi"

25/09/2025 19:52 - Jules Hypolite

"I didn't like it." In a candid confession, Boris Becker recounts how Agassi stole the spotlight from him in the 1990s and why he ultimately decided to step away. Boris Becker and Andre Agassi faced ...

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"The problem is being allowed to return to the country": Becker admits he is banned from entering England

25/09/2025 09:20 - Adrien Guyot

Boris Becker, three-time Wimbledon champion, now faces a major challenge: returning to the prestigious tournament after serving a prison sentence. Tennis legend Boris Becker won Wimbledon three times...

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"Child prodigies don't always survive": Becker's poignant confession

24/09/2025 18:38 - Jules Hypolite

"It was a recipe for disaster": In a BBC interview, Boris Becker recounts how his early triumph at Wimbledon changed his destiny, between glory, excess, and a dizzying fall. Boris Becker has been ope...

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Prison, Glory, and Regrets: Becker Reflects on the Impact of His Wimbledon Win at 17

12/09/2025 22:04 - Jules Hypolite

Becoming a tennis star at an early age, Boris Becker explained how early fame deprived him of freedom and led him to rely on bad influences. Winner of seven Grand Slams during his career, Becker has ...

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Prison, Glory, and Regrets: Becker Reflects on the Impact of His Wimbledon Win at 17