Becker Ends Immunity Claim in Bankruptcy
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Boris Becker has ended his effort to claim diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy.The former world No. 1 had been claiming his status as a Central African Republic diplomat provided him protection over bankruptcy.Watch: Fiercest Feuds of 2018The Hall of Famer was declared bankrupt by a London Bankruptcy and Companies Court last year.Becker, who reportedly owes a private British banking firm Arbuthnot Latham about $4.2 million, is also facing a $40 million lawsuit filed by a former business partner.
Bad business investments, a Dubai development project that went bust, a paternity suit, expensive real estate investments, a tax evasion fine and divorce settlements have cost the German legend, who has also been coping with a divorce from wife Lilly.In his autobiography, “The Player”, Becker also revealed he battled an addiction to alcohol and sleeping pills at one point during his career and fell into depression after the death of his beloved father.Photo credit: Queen’s Club Facebook ]]>
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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