Wunderkind’s Curse: Boris Becker Admits Wimbledon At 17 Was ‘A Recipe For Disaster’
Last Updated:September 24, 2025, 22:46 is Becker reflected on winning Wimbledon at 17, the pressures of fame, coaching Novak Djokovic, prison time in England, and his journey toward accountability and rebuilding his life. Boris Becker with his maiden Wimbledon title (Getty Images) The early bird might get the worm. But perhaps it isn’t always good…