Boris Becker comments on Wimbledon 2023 live from Milan!

Boris Becker comments on Wimbledon 2023 live from Milan!

The 2023 Wimbledon tournament starts in a few days, on June 30th, and for Boris Becker it has a very special star. From his new home in Milan, the three-time Wimbledon winner will comment live from the studio as a TV expert for Sky Italia. Although Becker is contractually bound to the broadcaster and no route takes him to England, he is pleased with his commitment and has even announced that he will analyze the matches as a special guest this Wednesday and Sunday, July 2nd ZVW. reported.

The last few years have not been easy for the 55-year-old. After his early release from prison in December 2022, he had to forgo traveling to England due to legal hurdles. Becker, who made history in 1985 at the age of 17 when he became the first German to win Wimbledon, recently said he was very happy about his return as a commentary expert. “I’m watching the tournament from here, but the anticipation of a return to Wimbledon 2025 is great,” said Becker in an interview.

A look back at Wimbledon history

When Boris Becker won the Wimbledon title in 1985, not only did his personal tennis legend begin, but also a new era for tennis in Germany. The perception of tennis changed fundamentally; The number of viewers skyrocketed and interest in the broadcasts increased immensely, they report South Germans. This was the moment when the major broadcasters vied for broadcast rights and tennis became a popular sport on German television.

Becker, used to big stage shows, has come to appreciate his role as a commentator in recent months, even if it means his return to Wimbledon is currently in the future due to his deportation. He is currently being recognized for his analysis on Sky Italia and there are already moves to bring him back to the BBC team, which his lawyer Christian-Oliver Moser confirmed, reports the World.

Wimbledon 2023 – An exciting tournament

This year, defending champion Jelena Rybakina will not compete in the semi-finals of the women's tournament, she lost in the quarter-finals to Tunisian player Ons Jabeur. She will now meet Aryna Sabalenka, who prevailed against Madison Keys. The first semi-final will be played between Jelina Svitolina and Marketa Vondrousova. Even though the female finalists this year are not the same as we saw last year, the tournament remains exciting and full of surprises.

The tennis world has never forgotten the former champion, and so it remains to be seen how his expertise will captivate spectators in Milan as he works towards the next big comeback. The anticipation for Wimbledon 2025 already seems palpable, because Boris Becker still has many stories to tell - from his games, but also from the analysis days that lie ahead of him.