Tennis legend Boris Becker to auction trophies\, souvenirs to pay debt

Tennis legend Boris Becker to auction trophies, souvenirs to pay debt

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt in 2017 but reports suggest that even an auction will not help him get rid of his debt which is over millions of pounds

IANS  |  London 

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Boris Becker at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. (File Photo: AP/PTI)

In a move to clear off a major chunk of his debt, bankrupt German tennis legend has decided to auction his trophies and personal souvenirs online from Monday.

Becker will conduct the online auction in association with British firm According to reports, the tennis star is auctioning 82 items, which includes his medals, cups, watches and photographs. The sale will end on July 11, announced on its website.

One of the trophies include a replica of a Challenge Cup, which was awarded to Becker after his wins, and the three-quarter size replica of the Renshaw Cup presented after he became the youngest ever singles champion. Meanwhile, Becker's finalist medal from 1990, when he was beaten by Swede will also be up for grabs at the auction.

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt in 2017 but reports suggest that even an auction will not help him get rid of his debt which is over millions of pounds. Becker, a six-time winner, won 49 titles and more than 20 million euros in prize money during his tennis career.

 

First Published: Mon, June 24 2019. 15:05 IST