Boris Becker gets really emotional: “Punch in the stomach”

A few weeks after his wedding, Boris Becker expressed his emotions in his role as a tennis expert. It’s about the farewell of another tennis legend:

Things are currently going well for tennis legend Boris Becker in his private life. After the difficult time in prison, the Leimen native has long since returned to everyday life. He designed this with his partner Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro. Their happiness together was perfected in September with the wedding in Italy.

Boris Becker with an emotional statement: “Punch in the stomach”

Becker’s professional work includes working as a TV expert for the “Eurosport” channel. In this capacity, the former Wimbledon champion has now commented on the news that is currently affecting the entire tennis world. Finally, Rafael Nadal announced the end of his successful career on Thursday (October 10th).

“When I heard about Nadal’s retirement, it was initially a punch in the pit of my stomach – but it wasn’t unexpected after the long break,” Becker told Eurosport. The Leimener believed that “the decision was right”.

Boris Becker bows to Rafael Nadal

Becker also reveals that he met Rafael Nadal at a young age. “His uncle Toni introduced him to me and asked what I thought of his nephew.” “I was blown away, even back then,” said the tennis legend. Boris Becker bows to the Spaniard’s performance.

“The tennis world will miss him, he is not just a tennis icon, but a sports icon.” This also applies to the way he performed off the court. Rafa is a role model for the young generation. He showed us how to deal with defeats, how to step up, improve and not be satisfied with yesterday. “There will never be anyone else who even comes close to Rafael Nadal,” the 56-year-old continued. Boris Becker was recently on his honeymoon with his wife Lilian. (nwo)