Boris Becker ‘played’ bankruptcy system, jury hears

Grand slam winner charged with 24 counts relating to concealing assets such as property, trophies and medals

Boris Becker dishonestly played" the bankruptcy system, hiding cash, property and trophies from insolvency trustees, a court has heard at the opening of his trial.

The multiple grand slam winner is charged with 24 counts relating to concealing assets, nine of which relate to trophies and medals won during his illustrious playing career, including from his first Wimbledon men's single championship when he burst on to the world scene, aged just 17 years old. Becker denies all the charges.