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.

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

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