BBC 's coverage of Wimbledon yesterday - prompting criticism from some viewers. Becker, a six-time grand slam champion, was locked up for two and a half years in April for trying to hide £2.
5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts . The 54-year-old, who has been part of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage in recent years, is serving his sentence in a prison near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire.
McEnroe, a seven-time grand slam winner, said during commentary yesterday: “Boris, we love you. We miss you, man. ” Wimbledon anchor Barker, a former player who won the French Open in 1976, added: “We do indeed. ” Read more: Why Wimbledon players don't have to curtsey to Royals The expression of support has proved controversial with some tennis fans, given Becker’s conviction.
Unhappy viewers described him as a ‘crook’ and a ‘convicted criminal’ on Twitter following McEnroe's comment. Becker, who was previously reported to be worth at least £127m, was jailed after being found guilty of four offences under the Insolvency Act.
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