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Also Known As Boris Franz Becker
Born November 22, 1967 (age 58) • near Heidelberg • West Germany
Awards And Honors U.S. Open • Wimbledon Championships • Australian Open • International Tennis Hall of Fame (2003)

Did You Know?

  • Boris Becker is the youngest male singles winner at Wimbledon. He won this major championship in 1985 at the age of 17 years and 228 days when he beat American Kevin Curren in the final. He went on to win Wimbledon 2 more times in 1986 and 1989.

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