Boris Becker Reveals Prison Survival, Drug Culture in UK Jail

Boris Becker, the tennis legend and youngest ever Wimbledon singles champion, served eight months in UK prisons after being sentenced for bankruptcy offenses in 2022. In his autobiography Inside, Becker candidly describes the harsh realities of prison life, including fear, violence, and unsanitary conditions at Wandsworth prison, where he first spent time, and later at Huntercombe prison. He befriended dangerous inmates such as a cocaine kingpin and an Albanian murderer to protect himself, recognizing the need for cautious trust amidst threats. Becker reflects on how prison changed his outlook on trust and relationships, making him more guarded and selective about his circle of friends. He also details the prevalence of drugs, homemade alcohol, and corruption within the prison system. Despite the trauma, Becker has worked to rebuild his life post-release, now living in Italy with his wife and maintaining a low profile socially.