In one year, Holger Rune has already gone through three different coaches, with Boris Becker being the last to jump ship. The German blames their separation on a lack of time, leaving the Dane alone after only four months since their union. What’s wrong with Rune? Just a few hours ago the news broke that … Read more
No home games, but away games in front of an empty crowd: the Davis Cup needs reform more urgently than ever, otherwise it is threatened with extinction. But ego battles among decision-makers characterize the fight for survival. Tennis lovers can still get their pulses racing when they hear terms like Hartford or bullring. The six-hour … Read more
“It was very humid. It was very difficult to play. It wasn’t easy,” said Djokovic, who is now the sole record holder with his 47th semi-final appearance in a major. He previously shared the record with Roger Federer. The 2:34 hour match was a sweaty affair. At temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius and humidity of … Read more
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Alcaraz “took private lessons from Roger Federer, from Andy Murray and also from Rafa Nadal” from a distance, explains Becker. “And it’s allowed. Everyone should do it, just learn from the best who have shown how it’s done,” said the youngest Wimbledon winner in history in an interview with Eurosport presenter Matthias Stach. Becker recalls … Read more
Impressive 86:10 balanceIn Wimbledon, on the other hand, Djokovic is an absolute power with an 86:10 record. The chances are good that he can further extend his all-time lead with his 24th Grand Slam triumph. “The tournament is unique, I love the atmosphere and the tradition here,” said the Serb, who trained with local hero … Read more
Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis star, recently shared his thoughts on whether Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time. In an interview with Tages Anzeiger, Federer expressed his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding Djokovic’s status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). While Federer himself is often mentioned in discussions about … Read more
Opinion and debate Politics The year under review In the summer, Ravensburger Verlag’s decision to stop delivering two Winnetou children’s books caused a stir. Karl-May-Verlag benefited from this, as it turned out towards the end of the year. © imago / United Archives / imago stock&people Svenja Flasspöhler, Jana Puglierin and Hajo Schumacher in conversation … Read more
“In prison I was immediately confronted with a reality of which I had no experience. It was dangerous. I tried not to look anyone in the eye and stay in my corner,” the three-time Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic’s former coach told German television SAT 1. Becker broke down in tears as he described how … Read more
Former German tennis player Boris Becker has faced threats of violence and food shortages during his eight-month stay in a British prison. The three-time Wimbledon champion was due to serve two-and-a-half years for obstructing bankruptcy proceedings but was released last week. He shared his experiences from prison in an exclusive interview for the television station … Read more
Nick Bollettieri, arguably the most famous tennis coach in the world, has died at the age of 91. During his career, Bollettieri has coached ten players who have gone on to rise to the top of the world rankings, including tennis icons such as Venus and Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Jim Courier and … Read more