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Boom Boom Becker a hit with kids in London
London, Dec 07: Becker made $24.9 million US dollars in prize money in a 16-year playing career and won 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles. Now, he is not only entertaining but also trying to help children with some precious advice.
London, Dec 07: Becker made $24.9 million US dollars in prize money in a 16-year playing career and won 49 singles titles and 15 doubles titles. Now, he is not only entertaining but also trying to help children with some precious advice.
Sizya Kivanda , 11, said: "Today is like a dream come true to me -- to see Boris Becker. I've seen Venus against Serena (Williams sisters) but this is much better. I played well as well and I was quite nervous to see him, he said with a smile. Sam Edacott was also delighted with the opportunity to share the court with the only unseeded player to have won Wimbledon.
"This is the best day of my life, He said well played," said the 10 year-old Edacott.
"I felt fantastic because to play against the Wimbledon champion is good," said the 11 year-old Nyah Smith. "He said to put my feet more into position than I usually do, to move my feet across my backhands and help to do my tennis a bit more."
The British governing body Lawn Tennis Association have invested almost one million dollars in the programme which exists for three years and is intended to find new talent and promote regeneration in the poorest areas of London.
Becker seems to be the perfect role model to help to increase the popularity of the sport which was so vital for his success.
"I am quite famous among the young generation. Tennis gave me everything I have today, it gave me all the freedom and all the choices I possibly can make. That's an example hopefully and when I speak out to reach the young people of this country, 'yes, tennis is good, tennis is fun, tennis is healthy and keeps you off the street," said the German nicknamed 'Boom Boom' for his big serve and loved by crowdsfor his acrobatics on court.
Bureau Report
Sizya Kivanda , 11, said: "Today is like a dream come true to me -- to see Boris Becker. I've seen Venus against Serena (Williams sisters) but this is much better. I played well as well and I was quite nervous to see him, he said with a smile. Sam Edacott was also delighted with the opportunity to share the court with the only unseeded player to have won Wimbledon.
"This is the best day of my life, He said well played," said the 10 year-old Edacott.
"I felt fantastic because to play against the Wimbledon champion is good," said the 11 year-old Nyah Smith. "He said to put my feet more into position than I usually do, to move my feet across my backhands and help to do my tennis a bit more."
The British governing body Lawn Tennis Association have invested almost one million dollars in the programme which exists for three years and is intended to find new talent and promote regeneration in the poorest areas of London.
Becker seems to be the perfect role model to help to increase the popularity of the sport which was so vital for his success.
"I am quite famous among the young generation. Tennis gave me everything I have today, it gave me all the freedom and all the choices I possibly can make. That's an example hopefully and when I speak out to reach the young people of this country, 'yes, tennis is good, tennis is fun, tennis is healthy and keeps you off the street," said the German nicknamed 'Boom Boom' for his big serve and loved by crowdsfor his acrobatics on court.
Bureau Report