An auction of tennis legend Boris Becker’s collection of memorabilia is taking place as a timed online sale that runs until June 28.
Becker was declared bankrupt in the UK last year and, since then, creditors have been seeking to take hold of the three-time Wimbledon champion’s assets.
Now, an auction has gone live online that includes 81 lots which are being sold ‘on behalf of the trustees in bankruptcy of the estate of Boris Becker’.
The trustees have instructed business asset valuer and auctioneer Wyles Hardy & Co to sell the items, which are offered without estimates although Wyles Hardy said some of the lots carry reserves.
The objects range from medals and awards to rackets, watches and photographs.
Among the most valuable items are a number relating to Wimbledon. These include a miniature trophy of the Renshaw Cup hallmarked 1985 (the year of Becker’s first Grand Slam title when he became the youngest-ever male Wimbledon singles champion at the age of 17).
