Boris Becker

A month after his release from prison, Boris Becker will return as a consultant for Eurosport during the Australian Open. Photo: AFP

Boris Becker will NOT appeal jail sentence

Boris Becker will NOT appeal his jail sentence after hiding £2.5 million of assets to get out of paying his bankruptcy debts.

Boris Becker

A month after his release from prison, Boris Becker will return as a consultant for Eurosport during the Australian Open. Photo: AFP

Boris Becker will NOT appeal his jail sentence after hiding £2.5 million of assets to get out of paying his bankruptcy debts.

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The disgraced tennis ace was last month sentenced to two years and six months behind bars after a judge blasted him for his lack of remorse.

Even though it was thought he was confident he would be freed by winter, he has now confirmed he will accept the verdict.

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In his first statement since sentencing, the six-time Grand Slam champion, 54, told the Mail: “I wish to make it clear that I accept the verdicts of the jury, I accept the sentence imposed upon me and that is why I have no intention of seeking any form of appeal.

“I will serve my sentence in accordance with the court’s decisions.”

Boris Becker is reportedly planning a ‘tell-all’ memoir

The dad-of-four is a three-time Wimbledon winner and was convicted of flouting insolvency rules by concealing millions in cash, shares and property after being declared bankrupt in 2017.

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Judge Deborah Taylor said: “The obligation was on you to disclose these assets but you did not. I take into account your fall from grace. You’ve lost your career, reputation and all your properties.

“However, you have shown no remorse. While I accept the humiliation you may have felt as a result of these proceedings, there has been no humility.”

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To claw back some money, Becker is said to be planning a tell-all memoir on his spectacular fall from grace.

He was sentenced to 30 months in jail for removal of property, plus 18 months each for three charges of failing to disclose assets, with all terms to run concurrently.

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Boris Becker
Boris Becker will be spending the next 15 months (or so) behind bars just a serve-and-volley away from Wimbledon centre court. Photo: Getty Images