In a recent interview, Boris Becker, the illustrious German tennis icon, shared some candid opinions about the younger generations of athletes. According to him, many young players currently lack sufficient passion or dedication to their sport. He compared the young stars against seasoned veterans like Stan Wawrinka or Andy Murray – Roger Federer’s off-court friends and on-court rivals. Both stars were praised by Becker for their relentless commitment to tennis.

Throughout this discussion with Eurosport reporters, Becker highlighted how critical it is to maintain steadfast commitment in any endeavor. This included playing professional tennis, which will inevitably involve facing difficult obstacles along one’s path to greatness.

Boris Becker shares his voice with young players, especially Roger Federer’s rival

In the interview, Becker did not hold back on his opinions on young players. He praised players like Roger Federer’s rivals, Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray; complimented their unwavering passion and commitment to the sport, even as they enter the twilight years of their careers. However, Becker heavily criticized the young players’ performances on the court. The German’s comments have sparked a lively debate in the tennis world about the sport and the future of the game.

Becker supported his views with what he sees as a lack of drive and dedication in some of the younger players. He argued that the veterans are playing for the right reasons. The German added that the GOATs are an inspiration for future generations. With his years of experience and insight in the game, Becker’s comments will surely hold lot of weight among tennis fans and players alike.

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Becker said, “The fact that these big stars still play is not money, it is just love for the game. They know they need party experience to develop and improve. I see many games where I wonder why they play.”

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The German also explained, ” I don’t see the passion there, nor the ability to suffer. It is something that cannot be said about Wawrinka or Murray. They always leave their soul on the court and play tennis for the right reasons.”

A few weeks ago, the German ace shared how he acted in a similar manner as today’s younger generation

The former world number one tennis player had an exemplary career on the court. However, the German’s personal life was fraught with controversies and scandals. His mistakes ultimately led to his imprisonment in 2022. The Apple TV documentary, Boom! Boom! The World Vs Boris Becker sheds light on his wild personal life. In the documentary, Becker reflects on his illustrative career. He shares elements about a heartbreaking juncture that deflated his arrogant personality.

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Becker evaluates a humbling moment during the 1991 Wimbledon final in the new documentary. Before the match, Becker had promised to retire on the spot if he won. However, after struggling in the third set, he lost the match to Michael Stich. Becker acknowledges that he had never behaved as embarrassingly as he did in that match. He understood that he needed to work on his attitude both on and off the court. The documentary sheds light on this moment and Becker’s journey to redemption.