Novak Djokovic ‘heartbroken’ after ‘close-friend’ Boris Becker’s jail-sentence

The legendary Boris Becker, who received six Grand Slam titles in his illustrious profession, was discovered responsible of 4 prices below the Insolvency Act.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Courtesy: AP

HIGHLIGHTSBecker was jailed for hiding propertyBecker coached Djokovic from 2014 to 2016Djokovic prayed for Becker’s well-being

World No.1 Novak Djokovic was shattered after tennis legend Boris Becker was handed a jail sentence for 2 and half years after he hid property price £2.5m and loans to keep away from paying his money owed. The 54-year-old Becker was discovered responsible of 4 prices below the Insolvency Act.

Back in 2017, the six-time Grand Slam winner turned bankrupt after he did not pay a mortgage of greater than £3m on his luxurious property in Spain. Judge Deborah Taylor acknowledged that Becker didn’t present any kind of guilt or regret after being punished.

Djokovic, who’s presently collaborating within the Madrid Open, confirmed his disappointment and lauded Becker for contributing closely to his profession. The 34-year-old additionally prayed for Becker’s well-being throughout the powerful instances.

‘I just pray for him’

“Just heartbroken, I mean, for him. He’s a friend, long-time friend, a coach for three, four years, someone I consider close in my life and has contributed a lot to my success in my career,” Djokovic was quoted as saying to reporters in Madrid.

“I just hope he will go through this period… and when he comes out he’s able to live his life as, I don’t know if we’ll use the word ‘normal’, because the life is definitely changing, I mean, for anybody going to prison,” he acknowledged.

“I just pray for him. I hope things will be well in terms of his health, his mental health, because that’s going to be the most challenging part,” Djokovic added.

Becker coached Djokovic from 2014 to 2016, when the latter received 6 of his 20 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic hasn’t had the perfect of seasons up to now. Earlier this month, Andrey Rublev defeated him within the remaining of the Serbia Open. Djokovic additionally talked in regards to the well being points which have bothered him this yr.