Boris Becker - Poker Player

Biography

Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player, coach, and commentator. He has won six Grand Slams, including three Wimbledon Championships, two Australian Opens, and one US Open. Becker was a Poker Stars ambassador from 2007 to 2012 and later joined Party Poker.

Background

Boris Franz Becker was born on November 22, 1967, in Leimen, a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. He is the son of Elvira and Karl-Heinz Becker. His father, Karl-Heinz, was an architect who founded a tennis centre in Leimen, where Becker learned to play tennis. He studied at Helmholtz-Gymnasium in Heidelberg.

Boris Becker's Poker Career

Here are some key points about Boris Becker’s poker career:

Partnership with PokerStars

• Boris Becker was a brand ambassador for Poker Stars from 2007 to 2013.
• He became a sponsored professional for Poker Stars, often playing under the screen name ‘Boris Becker’ on Poker Stars, and played in both online and live tournaments.

Tournament Appearances

Becker has played in several high-profile European Poker Tour (EPT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) events, as well as the World Series of Poker (WSOP). While he has never won a major title, his appearance helped promote the game and added a celebrity presence to poker.

In April 2022, Becker was found guilty on four charges of concealing debt and two counts of failing to disclose assets related to a 2017 bankruptcy.

Boris Becker Net Worth

Boris Becker has a total live earnings of $111,416.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bracelets has Boris Becker won?

Boris Becker has not won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.