Boris Becker, the former world number one, has won six Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career. However, in recent years, the German legend has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Becker has faced numerous legal troubles, including a bankruptcy case for which he served jailtime in England. In a recent podcast interview with CNN, Becker got defensive and insecure when asked about his peers. The interviewer questioned his life choices when compared to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Both the GOATs have maintained a nearly clean image throughout their careers.

Despite being a tennis legend, Becker’s response to the question was quite unexpected. He gave a vague and confusing answer that did not address the journalist’s question directly.

CNN Journo questions and compares Boris Becker with Nadal and Federer

Becker’s response to the journalist’s question was an attempt to deflect blame and avoid taking responsibility for his actions. Becker chose to blame his troubles on the people around him. In the podcast interview, Becker said, “Well, I hope for the best for these boys, but they’re still playing. Now, in my playing days, everything was fine. It was really in my second phase, then problems occurred.” 

Additionally, the German admitted that he did not go to university and did not have a background in finance. He added, “I was a sportsman. I didn’t go to university. I didn’t study that, but I wanted to learn it, you know. (BECKER) I was always a curious boy. I wanted to get better in things that I didn’t know about.”

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Federer and Nadal are known for their integrity and sportsmanship on and off the court. They have consistently upheld the values of fair play and respect for their opponents. Becker’s response also highlights the importance of accountability and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Becker recently spoke about the ‘King of Clay’ and his legacy

During an appearance on the Eurosport Germany tennis podcast ‘Das Gelbe vom Ball,’ Boris Becker acknowledged the ongoing generational change in tennis. The former tennis star expressed uncertainty about Rafael Nadal’s future, believing that the Spanish tennis player will participate in Paris but is unsure of what will happen next.

As one of the Big Three of tennis, Rafael Nadal’s retirement will undoubtedly mark the end of an era. Nadal and Federer have set the bar incredibly high for future generations. With their hard work, dedication, and talent, they have inspired countless players and fans worldwide.

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