Three-time Wimbledon champ Boris Becker has been declared bankrupt after a judge ruled him unable to repay his debt to a private banking firm.
Arbuthnot Latham lodged the bankruptcy application over a debt Becker has owed them for nearly two years.
“This order relates to one disputed loan which I was due to repay in full in one month’s time,” Becker said in a statement.
“It is disappointing that my request for today’s hearing to be postponed until this time was refused. My earnings are well publicised and it is clear that I have the means to repay this debt.
“The value of the asset in question far exceeds the debt owed to Arbuthnot Latham.”
Becker’s lawyer asked for an adjournment:
“He is not a sophisticated individual when it comes to finances. I am asking for a real last chance for Mr Becker to come good. It has just taken longer than anticipated.”
But the judge disagreed.
“It is not often the case that a professional person has a judgment (debt) outstanding against them since October 2015. This is a historic debt,” Registrar Christine Derrett said.
“One has the impression of a man with his head in the sand.”
Becker won Wimbledon in 1985, 1986 and 1989, the Australian Open in 1991 and 1996, and the US Open in 1989. He also helped West Germany win the Davis Cup in 1988 and 1989.
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