Earlier this month, 54-year-old Becker, a former world No. 1 and three-time Wimbledon champion, was found guilty of four offenses related to his bankruptcy, including failing to disclose, conceal and remove key assets, according to the Insolvency Shift.
During the sentencing at London’s Southwark Crown Court, Becker, supported by partner Lilian de Carvalho, wore a gray suit, white shirt and striped tie in the Wimbledon colors green and purple.
Judge Deborah Taylor, who handed down the sentence, said the former tennis player will serve half the sentence.
“I am considering what has been described as your fall from grace. You have lost your career and reputation and all your property as a result of your bankruptcy,” the judge said, according to PA.
“You have shown no remorse, accepted your guilt and tried to distance yourself from your transgression and your bankruptcy.
“Although I accept your humiliation as part of the procedure, there has been no humility.”
Becker was declared bankrupt in June 2017, meaning he was required by law to disclose all of his assets.
The German made tennis history when he won Wimbledon in 1985 at the age of 17 and won five more Grand Slam titles in the following 11 years.
He has remained active in the tennis world since his retirement, most notably as coach of Novak Djokovic and through frequent media appearances as a commentator and pundit.
According to PA, Becker’s attorney Jonathan Laidlaw told the court that the “proceedings have completely destroyed his career and ruined any further prospect of earning an income”.
“His reputation is in tatters,” Laidlaw added. “He will not be able to find work and will depend on the charities of others if he is to survive.”
