BORIS July 7th, 1985 it seems like such a long time ago. It was a blisteringly hot Sunday afternoon and Boris Becker was about to launch himself into the limelight by winning his first Wimbledon title. With the exuberance of youth and the total lack of fear that comes with it , overpowered Kevin Curren and became the first unseeded champion , the youngest champion and the first German to win ...

ESPN.com | Tennis | Player Index Boris Becker Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 187 Plays: Right-handed Career Titles: 49 Birthplace: Leimen, GER Birthdate: Nov. 22, 1967 Career Highlights 1997 Bowed out to Pete Sampras in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, his last appearance at the All England Club. Has captured 49 ATP singles titles, which leads all active players. 1996 Won his second Australian Open ...