Boris Becker: From Court to Couture, Embracing Fatherhood in Milan
Boris Becker's High-Profile Romance: The Tennis Legend's Love Life is Heating Up!
In a dramatic turn of events, former tennis champion Boris Becker has been spotted looking dapper alongside his stunning pregnant wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro at the Boss' Spring/Summer 2026 Womenswear show in Milan, Italy. The 57-year-old German tennis legend, who was declared bankrupt just seven years ago and served time in prison for hiding assets to avoid paying off debts, seems to have turned over a new leaf.
Boris, donning a stylish dusty pink three-piece suit, paired with a crisp white shirt featuring an open collar and casual white trainers, exuded confidence as he posed alongside his 34-year-old wife on the front row. Meanwhile, Lilian, who is expecting their first child together, stunned in a taupe satin shirt and wide-leg trousers, complete with a rust orange suede trench coat and black heels.
The couple's love story began when Boris met Lilian through friends in Frankfurt in 2018. They started dating the following year, and it seems that their instant intellectual connection has only grown stronger since then. In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times, Boris gushed about his wife, saying: "She is obviously a very attractive woman, but I felt that from the first day we had lunch together alone, we had this instant intellectual connection... Even though she's 20 years younger, I feel like she has an old soul, and I like to think my soul is a bit younger, so we met in the middle."
However, their relationship hasn't been without its challenges. Boris was declared bankrupt in 2017, owing creditors £42million over an unpaid loan of more than £3million on his estate in Mallorca. But in a surprise twist, it emerged last year that he is no longer bankrupt after seven years, as a High Court judge said he had done "all that he could reasonably do" to meet his financial obligations.
The tennis great's bankruptcy was initially suspended due to his failure to comply with his obligations. However, in April 2024, lawyers for Boris asked a specialist bankruptcy judge to lift the suspension, arguing that he had done "the best possible he is capable of doing" to meet his obligations. On April 24, his suspension was lifted, and his bankruptcy automatically ended.
Boris's tumultuous past includes two previous marriages that ended acrimoniously. His first marriage to Barbara Feltus resulted in the birth of their son Noah Gabriel in 1994, but they separated after Boris had a one-night stand with Russian model Angela Ermakova during an encounter at London restaurant Nobu in 1999. Their divorce was finalised in 2001.
His second marriage to Dutch former model Lily Kerssenberg also ended on bitter terms when the pair split after nine years in 2018. Boris has since spoken publicly about his past mistakes, revealing that he was "a little bit surprised" by women who stayed with him despite his financial struggles.
In contrast, it seems that Lilian is willing to take a chance on the former tennis champion. The couple tied the knot in a lavish, three-day wedding in Portofino last September, surrounded by 150 guests. As they prepare to welcome their first child together, fans can't help but wonder what the future holds for this high-profile pair.
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As Boris Becker navigates his new life with Lilian and their unborn child, it's clear that he is determined to put his past mistakes behind him. But only time will tell if he can maintain his newfound stability and continue to captivate the public with his dramatic love story.
In related news, sources close to the couple have revealed that they are "over the moon" about the upcoming arrival of their baby and are excited to start this new chapter in their lives together. As one insider shared: "Boris is completely smitten with Lilian and can't wait to be a father. They're both incredibly happy and looking forward to this exciting time ahead."
The couple's love story has captured the hearts of fans around the world, and it remains to be seen how they will navigate the challenges of parenthood together.
As Boris Becker continues to make headlines with his personal life, one thing is certain: he will always be a tennis legend in our eyes. But now, he's also become an unlikely symbol of hope for those who believe that anyone can turn their lives around and start anew.