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Tennis star Boris Becker and wife separate

In recent years, Becker, 50, has made headlines with rumours about financial problems.

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Boris Becker and wife Lilly (Ian West/PA)

Former German tennis star Boris Becker and his wife Lilly have separated.

German news agency dpa reported that a Berlin lawyer for the pair confirmed the break-up of the three-time Wimbledon winner and his Dutch model wife, who is 41 years old.

Lawyer Christian-Oliver Moser told dpa: “The decision after a 13-year-long relationship and nine years of marriage wasn’t an easy one.”

Boris recently coached Novak Djokovic (Jonathan Brady/PA)
Boris recently coached Novak Djokovic (Jonathan Brady/PA)

In recent years, Becker, 50, has made headlines with rumours about financial problems.

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