"I came out alive; I came out stronger" - Becker on prison experience

| by Kadir Macar

Boris Becker had probably the most challenging year of his life, but according to his own words, it made him stronger.

The 55-year-old German is one of the most successful tennis players in the history of the sport. He has won six Grand Slam titles in his career, and reached the world no. 1 spot on the ATP Tour, while amassing 49 titles.

Along the way, Becker also earned over $25 million in prize money, but only a few years after his career, he was forced to file for a bankruptcy. However, the former German player hid some of his assets, and as a result, he was jailed in April last year.

Recently, Becker was released from prison in the United Kingdom and deported back to his native Germany, where he spoke about spending eight months in prison. It was a difficult time for him and a difficult year, and he actually called it the most difficult year in his life.

"I call this the most difficult year of my life. But it’s done, it’s dusted. I came out alive; I think I came out of it stronger. I think my mental health is better than ever before."

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With 2022 coming to an end and 2023 starting, Becker wished everyone a "healthy, peaceful, and prosperous 2023," something that he probably expected his 2022 to be.

"Wishing you all a healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2023!"

With the most challenging year of his life now behind him, it will be interesting to see how the three-time Wimbledon champion progresses professionally, as he has served as a pundit before, but also has experience with coaching.

The former German player worked with Novak Djokovic for three years, and he led the Serbian player to a total of six Grand Slam and 14 ATP Masters 1000 titles.

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