This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46429054
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim | Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim |
(35 minutes later) | |
Ex-tennis champion Boris Becker has dropped his claim to have diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy. | Ex-tennis champion Boris Becker has dropped his claim to have diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy. |
The three-time Wimbledon winner had said his appointment as a Central African Republic (CAR) diplomat gave him protection from any legal claims. | The three-time Wimbledon winner had said his appointment as a Central African Republic (CAR) diplomat gave him protection from any legal claims. |
Declared bankrupt in 2017 over money owed to bank Arbuthnot Latham, he was being pressed for "further assets". | Declared bankrupt in 2017 over money owed to bank Arbuthnot Latham, he was being pressed for "further assets". |
After a hearing in London, Mr Becker abandoned his case and his bankruptcy has been extended indefinitely. | After a hearing in London, Mr Becker abandoned his case and his bankruptcy has been extended indefinitely. |
His withdrawal means a planned auction of his trophies and memorabilia will go ahead. | His withdrawal means a planned auction of his trophies and memorabilia will go ahead. |
The conflict-ridden CAR is one of the world's poorest countries. | |
It made Mr Becker a sport and culture attache to the EU in April 2018. | |
Mr Becker was declared bankrupt after Arbuthnot Latham claimed he owed them a large sum for more than two years. | |
At the time, he said: "This order relates to one disputed loan which I was due to repay in full in one month's time." | |
But a court registrar said Mr Becker gave the impression of "a man with his head in the sand". | |
Mr Becker became the first German to win Wimbledon when he did so at the age of 17 in 1985. | |
He won it again in 1986 and 1989 among the 64 ATP Tour titles he claimed during a 15-year career. | |
After his retirement he became a pundit for the BBC. |