Boris Beckerthe legendary German tennis player, He is going through a difficult time after the death of his mother, Elvira Becker, who was found dead in her apartment in Leimen, Baden-Württemberg.this Thursday morning. Elvira’s death, at age 89, occurred the day before her birthday and has left her son in a state of mourning that her lawyer, Oliver Moser, described as “profound.”
“I can confirm the death of Elvira Becker. Boris Becker is in deep mourning,” Moser told the media. Boris, who was outside his hometown, was informed of the death by telephone and He is currently traveling to Leimen to say goodbye to his mother, whom he always considered a central figure in his personal and professional life.
Elvira Becker, born Elvira Pisch, lived a life marked by resilience and family commitment. He fled Czechoslovakia with his family after World War II, later settling in Germany, where he built a life with the architect Karl-Heinz Becker. Together they played a crucial role in shaping the young Boris’s tennis career, with Karl-Heinz building a tennis center in Leimen that allowed the start of his professional training.
While his father took care of the sports facilities, his mother assumed the management of family affairs, providing Boris with the stability necessary to dedicate himself to the rigor of sport. His dedication was rewarded when, on July 7, 1985, Boris Becker won Wimbledon at age 17, becoming the youngest champion in history. Elvira witnessed that historic moment, accompanied by her husband and Boris’s sister, Sabine, showing her unwavering support during one of the most important moments of her career.
Boris Becker’s life has not been without challenges. During the seven months he spent in prison in the United Kingdom in 2022, after being found guilty of bankruptcy crimes, Elvira became his main emotional support. The former athlete reportedly relied heavily on regular phone calls with his mother during his time in British jail, underscoring the closeness between the pair even in the most difficult circumstances.
In May 2024, Boris shared an emotional post on Instagram to celebrate Mother’s Day, where he praised Elvira with the message: “The one and only… Elvira! Happy Mother’s Day”. This public tribute showed the affection and gratitude he felt towards her.
In recent years, Elvira faced health problems that limited her mobility, even preventing her from attending Boris’s wedding to Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro in September 2024, held in Portofino, Italy. “I can’t handle my health, my legs can’t take it anymore. “It’s a long road,” he expressed in an interview with the German newspaper Bild weeks before the event.
Despite her physical absence at some important moments, she remained an influential figure for Boris until her final days. His life was marked by strength, love for his family and constant support for his son in the midst of his sports victories, public scandals, divorces and financial problems.
Elvira was widowed in 1999 after the death of her husband Karl-Heinz due to cancer, which made her the main pillar of the Becker family.
