Boris Becker

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Boris Becker was the youngest men's champion in the competition and the first to win it.

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Nearly 37 years later on a cold afternoon, Baker was jailed for two and a half years at Southwark Crown Court

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He was found guilty of breaching UK insolvency laws after declaring bankruptcy in 2017, due to creditors about £50m.

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It was a humiliating fate for the six-time Grand Slam champion, who was nicknamed "Boom Boom" for his domineering serve.

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Baker's success in tennis was marred by a turbulent personal life and frequent financial difficulties. During the trial, Baker stated that

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he had earned a "large sum of money" during his career, but that his income had "dramatically decreased" after retiring in 1999.

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And after years spent in legal battles, Baker's downfall was as long as his climb.

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