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Djokovic: Excited to See Becker Again

"Considering what Boris was going through in the last couple of years, coming out still walking tall and proudly, it's something that I admire," world No. 1 said.
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 13, 2023

Novak Djokovic captured six Grand Slam titles working with coach Boris Becker.

The world No. 1 said he admires Becker's mental strength, candor and commitment to rebuilding his life after a humbling bankruptcy, jail time and deportment from Great Britain.

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"Boris is a dear friend, of course my former coach. I've had amazing success in my career with him in my box as a coach," Djokovic told the media in Rome. "He's one of the mentally strongest people I know.

"Considering what he was going through in the last couple of years, coming out still walking tall and proudly, it's something that I admire. We all try to navigate through life in the best possible way. We all make mistakes."

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In May of 2022, Becker was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds in assets after his 2017 bankruptcy.

The former world No. 1 served less than a year of his sentence before he was released and then deported from Great Britain before Christmas.

Reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Djokovic said he hopes to see Becker in Paris at Roland Garros this month.

"A great friend and dear person to me in my life. I wish him all the best," Djokovic said of Becker. "I can't wait to see him. I didn't see him in the last few months since he's out. Hopefully soon in Paris get a chance to meet with him.

"I see he's doing some talks, sharing his story. I'm sure that a lot of people can get inspired and learn from what he has to say. He sincerely is so open in sharing that, showing who he is, a very, very honest person."

Photo credit: Novak Djokovic Instagram

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Seville, Spain will Host 2023 BJK Cup Finals

The ITF also announced that Poland will receive a wild card into the 12-player final field. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 13, 2023

Seville, Spain confirmed as host city for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals, which will take place on 7-12 November, with 12 teams battling it out to take home the coveted trophy.

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The 12-nation field is already set: Switzerland, as 2022 world champions, and Australia, as 2022 runners-up, qualified automatically, and nine winners of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers – Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Spain and USA – join the field along with recently announced wild card Poland.

In additional news, the ITF announced that the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Juniors and Davis Cup Juniors Finals will take place in Cordoba, with dates and venues to be announced.

Per the ITF, the news comes as part of a wider partnership between the ITF and the region of Andalucia, which will see the region host all ITF major team events this year, including the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. As part of the agreement, Seville will host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the next two years, with an option to extend for a third year.”

BJK Cup Heart Award Nominees Announced

The nominees have been announced for the BJK Cup Heart Award for 2023 Qualifiers and Group 1 events, with 10 players on the ballot. Winners will be chosen by fans – voting closes May 19.

Qualifiers:

Barbora Krejcikova
Leylah Fernandez
Kaja Juvan
Tamara Zidansek

Rebecca Peterson
Sazan Lamens

Asia / Oceania Group 1

Mai Hontama
Back Dayeon

Americas Group 1

Julia Riera
Emiliana Arango

Go here to vote: https://itf.tell-us-what-you-think.com/s3/Billie-Jean-King-Cup-Heart-Award-2023

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