After weathering a series of personal and professional storms—including a prison sentence and financial collapse—tennis icon Boris Becker is now embracing one of life’s most joyful surprises.
At 57, he’s preparing to become a father once again.
A Baby on the Way for Boris and Lilian
Becker and his wife, Lilian, are expecting their first child together.
The couple announced the news with a heartwarming video on Instagram, where Lilian proudly showed off her baby bump.
The caption read, “A little miracle is on the way… the best is yet to come.”
The song “Total Praise” by the Sunday Service Choir played over the emotional montage, adding a soulful touch to the reveal.
In the clips, Lilian—who looked radiant—caressed her bump in a mirror selfie, while other professional photos captured the couple’s joy.
Life After Prison and a Fresh Start
This baby news comes less than three years after Becker’s release from prison.
In 2022, he served eight months of a two-and-a-half-year sentence for hiding assets and loans during bankruptcy proceedings.
The case was heard at Southwark Crown Court in London.
But since then, his life has taken a major turn.
By 2024, the High Court lifted his bankruptcy restrictions after acknowledging he had made significant efforts to repay his debts and turn things around.
A Wedding in Italy and a New Home in Milan
Becker tied the knot with Lilian, a 35-year-old political risk analyst with a master’s degree, in a romantic ceremony in Portofino, Italy last September.
The couple have since made a home in Milan, where they’re now preparing for parenthood.
A Relationship Built on Real Connection
In a candid interview with Stern magazine, Becker opened up about how special Lilian is to him.
He described their relationship as the first time he’s experienced true equality in a partnership.
“This is perhaps the first partnership on equal terms for me,” he shared.
“No one is more important than the other.
I need Lilian, and I hope she needs me too.”
He recalled how they met during one of the lowest periods of his life—emotionally, professionally, and physically.
And yet, Lilian saw something in him beyond fame or fortune.
“That’s remarkable,” Becker said.
“Because she could only be interested in me as a person, since I had nothing else to offer.
I had never met a woman like that before.”
A Complex Family Tree
The new baby will be Becker’s fifth child.
His first marriage was to Barbara Feltus in 1993, and they welcomed two children: Noah in 1994 and Elias in 1999.
The couple separated in 2000.
In 2001, Becker was confirmed—after a legal battle—to be the father of model Angela Ermakova’s daughter, Anna.
Then came his second marriage. In 2009, he got engaged to Dutch model Sharlely “Lilly” Kerssenberg.
They had a son, Amadeus, in 2010 before separating in 2018.
A New Chapter Begins
Now, with a fresh start, a stable home life, and a baby on the way, Becker seems to be entering a more peaceful and grounded phase of life.
For a man who has lived through the highs of Wimbledon and the lows of courtrooms, this chapter is perhaps his most meaningful yet.
And judging by his joyful words, it’s clear he’s cherishing every moment: “The best is yet to come.”