Boris Baker He is the new coach of the young Danish player Holger Rohn, formerly ranked number one in the world and winner of six Grand Slam titles, it was announced on Thursday on the network. Eurosport. “He is like a rough diamond that needs to be polished,” the 55-year-old former tennis player commented.
“We’ve been in touch for a long time, and I’m proud that he chose me,” said Baker, who has been a television commentator since his release from prison in December. The German, who knows how to coach, confirmed: “I like this type of player with a strong temperament.” Novak Djokovic Between 2013 and 2016. He did not train for six years.
In 2022, Baker served 8 months of the 30-month sentence he received in England for violating bankruptcy laws by hiding $3.1 million in assets to avoid paying his debts. He was extradited to Germany in December, but will not be able to return to the UK until October 2024.. For this reason, he will not be able to accompany his student to the next edition of WimbledonHe won the English Grand Slam three times as a professional in 1985, 1986, and 1989.
He added: “He is one of the best young talents in the world of tennis, and I will strive to bring out the best in him.” He added, excited about this new project. The 20-year-old Ron has reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, reaching world No. 4 in August, the all-time best ranking for a Danish tennis player and one of the great sensations on the circuit.
But his recent results have been disappointing, as he has made his debut in four of the last five tournaments he has participated in. So, it will be Baker’s job to get him back.
Becker, a 49-time ATP champion, was at the center of the conflict at Wandsworth Prison in the UK, which is why he ended up being moved from Category B to Category C at Huntercombe Prison, before being deported. “Inside, it didn’t matter that I was a tennis player, The only currency we have inside is our character and character. That’s it, you don’t have anything else. He explained to the BBC in April this year: “At first you have no friends, you are literally alone and that is the hard part, you have to really dig deep into yourself about your qualities and your strengths, but also your weaknesses.”
Baker is banned from returning to the UK until October 2024, and he speculated in that interview that he hoped to then be able to return, especially to watch Wimbledon matches at some stage. In addition, he stressed that his time in prison served as a lesson for him: “It definitely humbled me, and made me realize that, whether your name is Boris Becker or Paul Smith, if you break the law, you are guilty.” And prisoners, and this applies to everyone. I never expected good and I certainly didn’t expect bad, but I’m a survivor, I’m a tough person, I took the punishments. I was imprisoned but I also got glory, and that made me a better and stronger man“.
The Lyman-born player, who has excelled as a tennis player since his debut as a professional player in 1984 and has won three Wimbledon titles, was found guilty in 2022 of four counts under the bankruptcy law for… After his bankruptcy in June 2017, he transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars from his business account to other accountslike his ex-wife Barbara and current partner Charlie “Lily” Baker.
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