Boris Becker
Boris Becker · Sports
Legendary German tennis champion and youngest-ever Wimbledon winner (1985); his mother is Jewish (matrilineal Jewish descent), though he professes no religion and does not identify religiously.
1967, Leimen, Germany
Germany; United Kingdom
Boris Becker is recognized among Jewish contributors to Sports — Legendary German tennis champion and youngest-ever Wimbledon winner (1985); his mother is Jewish (matrilineal Jewish descent), though he professes no religion and does not identify religiously.
German tennis champion, winner of six Grand Slam singles titles and, in 1985 at age 17, the youngest-ever Wimbledon men's singles champion. His mother was Jewish, so he is of matrilineal Jewish descent; however, he professes no religion and does not identify or practise religiously. He is celebrated here for his sporting achievement and heritage, with this nuance stated honestly.
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Legendary German tennis champion and youngest-ever Wimbledon winner (1985); his mother is Jewish (matrilineal Jewish descent), though he professes no religion and does not identify religiously.
Source: Jews in Sports; Wikipedia — Boris Becker
