Six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker has expressed regret over winning Wimbledon at the age of 17, citing the intense pressure it brought during and after his career in tennis.
Becker Regrets Winning Wimbledon as a Teenager
The German tennis player was just 17 years, seven months, and 15 days old when he defeated Kevin Curren in 1985, making him the youngest men’s singles champion in Wimbledon history. Becker went on to secure five additional Grand Slam titles, including two more at Wimbledon, earning his place as one of the most remarkable players of his era.
Nonetheless, Becker’s achievements were frequently overshadowed by his tumultuous personal life and ongoing financial struggles.
“If you remember any other wunderkind, they usually don’t make it to 50 because of the trials and