8 July 1985 Wimbledon produces its youngest, and first unseeded, men's champion It was impossible not to be touched by the jubilation of the youngest Wimbledon champion. Boris Becker kissed the golden trophy, stood it on his head and caressed it as if he meant to hang on to it for years. Perhaps the 17-year-old from Leimen will prove the true successor to Bjorn Borg, holder of five consecutive titles. Related: Classic Wimbledon report: Becker clinches title Related: Bizarre Becker: Sad and turbu...
8 July 1985 Wimbledon produces its youngest, and first unseeded, men's champion It was impossible not to be touched by the jubilation of the youngest Wimbledon champion. Boris Becker kissed the golden trophy, stood it on his head and caressed it as if he meant to hang on to it for years. Perhaps the 17-year-old from Leimen will prove the true successor to Bjorn Borg, holder of five consecutive titles. Related: Classic Wimbledon report: Becker clinches title Related: Bizarre Becker: Sad and turbu...
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