Life can surprise us in the most beautiful ways—even when we least expect it.
For tennis legend Boris Becker, a fresh chapter is about to unfold as he prepares to become a father for the fifth time at the age of 57.
Yes, you read that right—Becker and his wife, Lilian, are expecting a baby, and the announcement came straight from the heart. Boris Becker and
A Sweet Announcement Filled with Hope
The news was shared via a touching video on social media, where Lilian could be seen lovingly cradling her growing baby bump.
Set to the uplifting tune of “Total Praise” by the Sunday Service Choir, the video captured raw joy and anticipation.
One moment showed Lilian filming herself in a mirror, showing off her belly, while other frames featured professionally taken photos of the couple, soaking in the special moment.
Becker captioned the post, “A little miracle is on the way… the best is yet to come,” letting the world know just how excited they are.
From Court to Courtroom—and Back Again
This joyful moment comes just a few years after a dark chapter in Becker’s life.
In 2022, he served time in a UK prison for hiding assets and loans during a bankruptcy case.
Sentenced at Southwark Crown Court, he spent eight months behind bars.
But in 2024, his bankruptcy was officially discharged by a High Court judge, who acknowledged that Becker had done everything reasonably possible to resolve his debts.
Finding Love After the Storm
In the midst of his struggles, Becker found love again.
He married Lilian—35 years old and a highly accomplished political risk analyst with a master’s degree—in a romantic ceremony in Portofino, Italy, last September.
Now living together in Milan, the two seem to have built something truly solid.
In a candid interview with Stern magazine, Becker opened up about his deep bond with his wife.
“This is perhaps the first partnership on equal terms for me,” he said.
“No one is more important than the other. I need Lilian, and I hope she needs me too.”
He shared how their connection began during one of the lowest points in his life—professionally, personally, and physically.
“I had nothing to offer at the time. Yet, she saw me—the person, not the public figure. I’ve never met a woman like that before.”
A Complex Family Tree
Boris Becker’s journey through fatherhood spans decades and different relationships.
He shares two children—Noah and Elias—with his first wife, Barbara Feltus.
The couple divorced in 2000.
Not long after, a High Court case confirmed that Becker was also the father of Anna, the daughter of Russian model Angela Ermakova.
In 2009, he got engaged to Dutch model Sharlely “Lilly” Kerssenberg, and the two welcomed a son, Amadeus, in 2010.
Their relationship, however, ended in 2018.
What’s Next for the Tennis Icon?
With a baby on the way, a new marriage, and his financial troubles behind him, Boris Becker seems to be stepping into a season of redemption and renewal.
At 57, he’s embracing fatherhood all over again, and this time, it’s with a deep sense of gratitude and partnership.
What lies ahead for the tennis champion?
Perhaps more time at home, soaking in the joy of newborn cuddles and family moments—proof that even after hitting rock bottom, there’s still space for miracles.