Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

London: Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations that followed his firs...

London: Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations that followed his first Grand Slam title.

Becker defeated Kevin Curren in the 1985 final at the All England Club to become Wimbledon's youngest men's singles champion.

The German, known for his flamboyant style of play, went on to win five more Grand Slams, including Wimbledon in 1986 and 1989, after his breakthrough triumph.

"If you remember any other wunderkind, they usually don't make it to 50 because of the trials and tribulations that come after," the 57-year-old told BBC Sport on Wednesday.

"Whatever you do, wherever you go, whoever you talk to, it becomes a world sensation.