Boris Becker
Former world No. 1 tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion who won Wimbledon at 17; in this episode he discusses his career, bankruptcy, time in UK prisons and his path to rebuilding life.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 2h 6min
Boris Becker: Surviving Prison, My Truth & Rebuilding Life (E371)
Boris Becker, a former world No. 1 tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion, shares his journey from triumph to turmoil. He candidly discusses his prison experience, illustrating the emotional toll on his family and his challenges with fame. Boris reveals the lessons learned through Stoicism and how it helped him navigate his time behind bars. He reflects on loyalty from friends like Novak Djokovic and emphasizes the importance of honesty and accountability as he rebuilds his life and relationships.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 2h 3min
Boris Becker – Wie fühlte es sich an, ganz unten zu sein?
Boris Becker, der jüngste Wimbledon-Sieger und mehrfacher Grand-Slam-Champion, spricht offen über die Tiefen seines Lebens. Er reflektiert seine Abstürze, Einsamkeit und den Kampf um Selbstakzeptanz, besonders während seiner Zeit im Gefängnis. Das Thema von Ruhm und Verantwortung steht im Mittelpunkt, alongside Insights über Vaterschaft und persönliche Herausforderungen. Becker gibt Einblicke in die emotionale Verarbeitung seiner Erfolge und beleuchtet die Bedeutung innerer Stärke und täglicher Routinen für das Wohlbefinden.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 30min
Weekend Edition: Boris Becker - from Wimbledon glory to serving time - The Sports Agents
In a compelling discussion, Boris Becker, the three-time Wimbledon champion, opens up about his dramatic fall from tennis stardom to prison. He shares the shocking details of his bankruptcy and conviction for asset disclosure errors. Becker reveals the fears he faced in Wandsworth prison, his initial isolation, and how inmates eventually recognized him. He reflects on the lessons learned behind bars about discipline and priorities, while also emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and resilience in rebuilding after setbacks.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 25min
S7 EP1: Boris Becker on encountering Diddy, mind-games with Nadal and his spell in prison
Boris Becker, former Wimbledon champion turned coach and commentator, reflects on a life of extremes. He recalls wild Miami parties and celebrity encounters. He reveals the psychological games played in locker rooms against rivals like Nadal. He also talks candidly about his time in prison and how it changed him.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 3min
Boris Becker: "The Enemy in the Mirror"
Boris Becker, extenista alemán seis veces campeón de Grand Slam y entrenador, comparte su vida marcada por triunfos, errores y recuperación. Habla sobre su ascenso a Wimbledon a los 17 años, la presión de la fama temprana y cómo la disciplina del tenis le ayudó incluso en prisión. También aborda la vida familiar, la resiliencia, la fe y la evolución generacional del deporte.
