German tennis star Boris Becker, 55, has been freed from a British prison and will be deported from the country, PA Media reported on Thursday. Britain's Ministry of Justice confirmed that Becker had been released. The interior ministry did not immediately respond to comment when asked about his deportation.

In April, Becker, a six-times Grand Slam champion, was jailed for two years and six months by a London court for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt. He had previously been convicted of tax evasion in Germany in 2002, for which he received a suspended prison sentence.

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The former tennis great had won his first Wimbledon final in 1985 aged 17 becoming the youngest and first unseeded player to claim the men's singles title. He went on to two win more Wimbledon titles.

Becker had denied all the charges in relation to the London court proceedings, saying he had cooperated with the bankruptcy proceedings - even offering up his wedding ring - and had relied on his advisers.

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German tennis star Boris Becker, 55, has been freed from a British prison and will be deported from the country, PA Media reported on Thursday. Britain's Ministry of Justice confirmed that Becker had been released.

German tennis star Boris Becker, 55, has been freed from a British prison and will be deported from the country, PA Media reported on Thursday. Britain's Ministry of Justice confirmed that Becker had been released. The interior ministry did not immediately respond to comment when asked about his deportation. In April, Becker, a six-times Grand Slam champion, was jailed for two years and six months by a London court for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt. He had previously been convicted of tax evasion in Germany in 2002, for which he received a suspended prison sentence. ALSO READ: Kylian Mbappe wins hearts, checks on fan after hitting him on the face ahead of SF tie The former tennis great had won his first Wimbledon final in 1985 aged 17 becoming the youngest and first unseeded player to claim the men's singles title. He went on to two win more Wimbledon titles. Becker had denied all the charges in relation to the London court proceedings, saying he had cooperated with the bankruptcy proceedings - even offering up his wedding ring - and had relied on his advisers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Tennis legend Boris Becker released from UK jail, set to be deported to Germany

German tennis great Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt in 2017, a London court heard on Monday.

The 54-year-old six-times Grand Slam winner, who attended the opening day of his trial at Southwark Crown Court, faces 24 counts under the Insolvency Act relating to the period from May to October 2017.

Becker, a former world number one who won Wimbledon three times, denies the charges. The trial is expected to last three weeks.

British media quoted prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley as saying Becker "acted dishonestly with regards to a number of his assets.

"The prosecution say Mr Becker did this both before and after the date of his bankruptcy agreement by not disclosing, not providing, or delivering up, or removing assets or things of value."

The charges include nine counts of not handing over trophies and awards and seven of concealing property valued at more than 1.5 million euros ($1.65 million).

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"The issues boil down to everyday issues of dishonesty and knowledge. That is what we say is at the heart of this case," said the prosecutor.

Judge Deborah Taylor told the jury to leave aside any preconceptions and to ignore Becker`s celebrity.

Becker was made bankrupt on June 21, 2017, at the London High Court in connection with a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham &amp; Co.

Under the terms of the bankruptcy order, he was bound to provide full disclosure of assets.

German tennis great Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt in 2017, a London court heard on Monday.

German tennis great Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt in 2017, a London court heard on Monday. The 54-year-old six-times Grand Slam winner, who attended the opening day of his trial at Southwark Crown Court, faces 24 counts under the Insolvency Act relating to the period from May to October 2017. Becker, a former world number one who won Wimbledon three times, denies the charges. The trial is expected to last three weeks. British media quoted prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley as saying Becker "acted dishonestly with regards to a number of his assets. "The prosecution say Mr Becker did this both before and after the date of his bankruptcy agreement by not disclosing, not providing, or delivering up, or removing assets or things of value." The charges include nine counts of not handing over trophies and awards and seven of concealing property valued at more than 1.5 million euros ($1.65 million). Also Read: Former tennis champion Boris Becker arrives at London court as bankruptcy trial gets underway "The issues boil down to everyday issues of dishonesty and knowledge. That is what we say is at the heart of this case," said the prosecutor. Judge Deborah Taylor told the jury to leave aside any preconceptions and to ignore Becker`s celebrity. Becker was made bankrupt on June 21, 2017, at the London High Court in connection with a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Under the terms of the bankruptcy order, he was bound to provide full disclosure of assets.

Former tennis champion Boris Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears

Boris Becker`s thunderous delivery earned him the nickname `Boom Boom` as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Three times a champion on the grass courts of south-west London, the man who thrilled tennis fans in the 1980s and 90s appeared in a court of law to receive a two-and-a-half-year sentence.

Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain`s Insolvency Act, including failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant assets following a bankruptcy trial.

Judge Deborah Taylor said the six-times Grand Slam winner had shown no remorse or acceptance of guilt and would have to serve half his sentence behind bars and the remainder on licence.

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Becker, who earned $25 million in prize money and many times more in sponsorship during a career that ended in 1999, had been given a suspended jail term and hefty fine for tax evasion by a court in Munich in 2002.

This time there was to be no escape.

The sentence was the latest bombshell in the life of a sporting superstar whose love life and financial problems have generated as many headlines in recent years as his athletic prowess ever did.

Much of his fortune disappeared as a result of his tax problems, while continuing to maintain a lavish lifestyle, some dubious investments and a multi-million dollar divorce settlement with first wife Barbara in 2001.

In 1999 he fathered a child with a Russian model, Angela Ermakova, after a brief sexual encounter in London`s Nobu restaurant while his wife was pregnant with their second child.

The polish of his post-playing life as a BBC television tennis commentator, and a spell as coach to world number one Novak Djokovic, contrasted with the ongoing chaos of his personal affairs.

In 2018 he claimed diplomatic immunity from the bankruptcy proceedings by saying he had been appointed sports envoy to the European Union for Central African Republic and had received a passport at an official ceremony.

Becker had never visited the country, whose foreign minister later said the passport was a "clumsy fake" and launched an enquiry.

On court, Becker was simply sensational. In 1985 he became the first German and first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon singles title, defeating South African-turned American Kevin Curren in four sets, as a callow teenager.

In 1986, with bubbling enthusiasm and using his heavy forehand and spectacular diving volleys to good effect, Becker defended his title successfully against scowling rival Ivan Lendl.

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The pair played each other 21 times in the 1980s and early 90s, always with an undercurrent of friction. 
While Lendl ultimately edged their career rivalry 11-10 it was Becker who won the three Grand Slam finals they contested, with the German once accusing Lendl of not being "mentally tough".

Becker also reached the Wimbledon final in 1988, losing to Sweden`s Stefan Edberg. He avenged that loss in a rematch the following year and then lost to the Swede again in the 1990 final.

In 1991 he reached a fourth successive Wimbledon final but lost to compatriot Michael Stich.

Becker also won the U.S. Open in 1989 and the Australian Open in 1991, when he became world number one, and 1996.

He retired with a career tally of 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles, but clay was always a weakness although he did win the 1992 Olympic men`s doubles gold on the surface in Barcelona.

Boris Becker`s thunderous delivery earned him the nickname `Boom Boom` as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Boris Becker`s thunderous delivery earned him the nickname `Boom Boom` as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison. Three times a champion on the grass courts of south-west London, the man who thrilled tennis fans in the 1980s and 90s appeared in a court of law to receive a two-and-a-half-year sentence. Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain`s Insolvency Act, including failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant assets following a bankruptcy trial. Judge Deborah Taylor said the six-times Grand Slam winner had shown no remorse or acceptance of guilt and would have to serve half his sentence behind bars and the remainder on licence. Also read | From plethora of Grand Slam titles to jail term: Reliving Becker's journey Becker, who earned $25 million in prize money and many times more in sponsorship during a career that ended in 1999, had been given a suspended jail term and hefty fine for tax evasion by a court in Munich in 2002. This time there was to be no escape. The sentence was the latest bombshell in the life of a sporting superstar whose love life and financial problems have generated as many headlines in recent years as his athletic prowess ever did. Much of his fortune disappeared as a result of his tax problems, while continuing to maintain a lavish lifestyle, some dubious investments and a multi-million dollar divorce settlement with first wife Barbara in 2001. In 1999 he fathered a child with a Russian model, Angela Ermakova, after a brief sexual encounter in London`s Nobu restaurant while his wife was pregnant with their second child. The polish of his post-playing life as a BBC television tennis commentator, and a spell as coach to world number one Novak Djokovic, contrasted with the ongoing chaos of his personal affairs. In 2018 he claimed diplomatic immunity from the bankruptcy proceedings by saying he had been appointed sports envoy to the European Union for Central African Republic and had received a passport at an official ceremony. Becker had never visited the country, whose foreign minister later said the passport was a "clumsy fake" and launched an enquiry. On court, Becker was simply sensational. In 1985 he became the first German and first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon singles title, defeating South African-turned American Kevin Curren in four sets, as a callow teenager. In 1986, with bubbling enthusiasm and using his heavy forehand and spectacular diving volleys to good effect, Becker defended his title successfully against scowling rival Ivan Lendl. Also read | Boris Becker gets jail term in UK bankruptcy case The pair played each other 21 times in the 1980s and early 90s, always with an undercurrent of friction. While Lendl ultimately edged their career rivalry 11-10 it was Becker who won the three Grand Slam finals they contested, with the German once accusing Lendl of not being "mentally tough". Becker also reached the Wimbledon final in 1988, losing to Sweden`s Stefan Edberg. He avenged that loss in a rematch the following year and then lost to the Swede again in the 1990 final. In 1991 he reached a fourth successive Wimbledon final but lost to compatriot Michael Stich. Becker also won the U.S. Open in 1989 and the Australian Open in 1991, when he became world number one, and 1996. He retired with a career tally of 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles, but clay was always a weakness although he did win the 1992 Olympic men`s doubles gold on the surface in Barcelona.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Boris Becker must now serve time

From plethora of Grand Slam titles to jail term: Reliving Boris Becker's topsy-turvy ride

In a massive blow, ex-Germany tennis champion Boris Becker has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison by a London court on Friday (April 29). It seemed inevitable after the veteran tennis star was involved in a huge controversy,&nbsp;for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after being&nbsp;declared bankrupt.

Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain's Insolvency Act, which included failing to disclose&nbsp;and remove&nbsp;significant assets in the aftermath of&nbsp;a bankruptcy trial.

The case came out in the open on Becker's bankruptcy in June 2017, in the wake of&nbsp;an unpaid loan of more than £3m on his luxury estate in Mallorca, Spain.

In what might&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;many, Judge Deborah Taylor revealed that the former tennis sensation displayed&nbsp;no remorse or acceptance of guilt post the judgment.

Earlier in April 2022, after about two weeks of hearing evidence, jurors found Becker guilty of removal of the property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt. As a result, he was acquitted on a further 20 charges.&nbsp;It led to nine counts of failing to give away&nbsp;his tennis trophies and medals, including two from Wimbledon.

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For the unversed, the 54-year-old German is a former world number one. At 17, he clinched his first Grand Slam title and went on to add five more major trophies (comprising three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens, and one US Open) to his cabinet.

Becker remains the&nbsp;first male tennis player&nbsp;to appear in as many as a whopping seven Wimbledon finals, still at par&nbsp;with Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic, however, Roger Federer leads the list (12). Post his retirement, he has donned various unique roles but his most noteworthy one came as a coach of Serbian star Novak Djokovic for a period of three years.

In a massive blow, ex-Germany tennis champion Boris Becker has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison by a London court on Friday (April 29). It seemed inevitable after the veteran tennis star was involved in a huge controversy, for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after being declared bankrupt.

In a massive blow, ex-Germany tennis champion Boris Becker has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison by a London court on Friday (April 29). It seemed inevitable after the veteran tennis star was involved in a huge controversy, for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after being declared bankrupt. Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain's Insolvency Act, which included failing to disclose and remove significant assets in the aftermath of a bankruptcy trial. The case came out in the open on Becker's bankruptcy in June 2017, in the wake of an unpaid loan of more than £3m on his luxury estate in Mallorca, Spain. In what might surprise many, Judge Deborah Taylor revealed that the former tennis sensation displayed no remorse or acceptance of guilt post the judgment. Earlier in April 2022, after about two weeks of hearing evidence, jurors found Becker guilty of removal of the property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt. As a result, he was acquitted on a further 20 charges. It led to nine counts of failing to give away his tennis trophies and medals, including two from Wimbledon. ALSO READ | Former tennis champion Boris Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears For the unversed, the 54-year-old German is a former world number one. At 17, he clinched his first Grand Slam title and went on to add five more major trophies (comprising three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens, and one US Open) to his cabinet. Becker remains the first male tennis player to appear in as many as a whopping seven Wimbledon finals, still at par with Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic, however, Roger Federer leads the list (12). Post his retirement, he has donned various unique roles but his most noteworthy one came as a coach of Serbian star Novak Djokovic for a period of three years.

Former Germany tennis champion Boris Becker gets 2-year-long jail sentence in UK bankruptcy case

German tennis great Boris Becker was on Friday found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act following his bankruptcy trial in London, British media reported.

The 54-year-old six-times Grand Slam champion, who was on trial at Southwark Crown Court, was facing 24 counts under the act relating to the period from May to October 2017.

Becker, a former world number one who won Wimbledon three times, had denied the charges, including nine counts of not handing over trophies and awards and seven of concealing property valued at more than 1.5 million euros ($1.63 million).

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Becker was made bankrupt on June 21, 2017, at the London High Court in connection with a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham &amp; Co. 
Under the terms of the bankruptcy order, he was bound to provide full disclosure of assets.

Last month, the court heard that Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt.

German tennis great Boris Becker was on Friday found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act following his bankruptcy trial in London, British media reported.

German tennis great Boris Becker was on Friday found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act following his bankruptcy trial in London, British media reported. The 54-year-old six-times Grand Slam champion, who was on trial at Southwark Crown Court, was facing 24 counts under the act relating to the period from May to October 2017. Becker, a former world number one who won Wimbledon three times, had denied the charges, including nine counts of not handing over trophies and awards and seven of concealing property valued at more than 1.5 million euros ($1.63 million). ALSO READ: Patrick Mouratoglou to coach former world no 1 Simona Halep full-time Becker was made bankrupt on June 21, 2017, at the London High Court in connection with a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Under the terms of the bankruptcy order, he was bound to provide full disclosure of assets. Last month, the court heard that Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt.

Germany's Boris Becker found guilty of four charges under Insolvency Act in bankruptcy trial