T365 Recall: The day a belligerent Boris Becker served five aces to win game from 0-40 down

Today is the 25th anniversary of the day Boris Becker lost just eight points on serve as he beat Mark Woodforde at the Los Angeles Open at UCLA, so we mark the occasion by remembering a a remarkable single game when his serve was pretty much as good as it gets.
When you talk about tennis’ BIG servers, it’s very likely that Becker will not make the list. Indeed, at the time of writing, the German legend is 39th on the ATP Tour‘s all-time aces list with 4,362.
On the face of it, that’s not many, although it’s worth remembering that Becker played relatively few matches in his career.
For example, former world number one Carlos Moya has 50 or so more aces than Becker, but in twice the amount of matches.
Also, Juan Martin del Potro, who is certainly considered to be a big server, only has 50 or so more aces from nearly 200 more career matches.
Boris, then, whilst not a Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisevic, Ivo Karlovic, or John Isner when it comes to players instantly associated with great serves, could more than hold his own.
And if you don’t believe us, just ask Andrei Medvedev.
Once, during a match in Perth, Medvedev had Becker seriously on the ropes at 0-40 down.
The rest, as they say, must be seen to be believed.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Kevin Palmer
Exclusive – Barbara Schett insists Novak Djokovic had good intentions with his letter to Australian Open chief
Eurosport host Barbara Schett believes world No.1…
-
Tennis News
Former world No 1 urges Australian public to give Novak Djokovic ‘another chance to explain himself’
“He was being a leader and it just came off wrong in the public.”
-
Tennis News
Ashleigh Barty happy to ‘knuckle down’ and get back into routine ahead of Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty ready for her big comeback.
-
Australian Open
2021 Australian Open prize money breakdown: Smaller cheques for winners, boost for first-round losers
A look at the 2021 Australian Open prize money.
-
Tennis News
Nick Kyrgios ‘very misunderstood’, but he will ‘always have your back’, says fellow Australian
“We’re almost brothers – pretty close.”
-
Tennis News
Changes made to ATP and WTA schedules to aid those affected by quarantine
Players will also be given priority for gyms and ice baths.
-
Australian Open
Boris Becker on what happens next for Alexander Zverev after a turbulent 2020
Boris Becker backs Alexander Zverev to win maiden major.
-
Australian Open
Dominic Thiem dismisses calls for the Australian Open to be cancelled
Dominic Thiem insists Australian Open should go ahead.
-
Tennis News
Timeline of Andy Murray’s injury nightmare as he pulls out of Australian Open
A timeline of Andy Murray’s injury woes since 2017.
-
News
Andy Murray ‘gutted’ as he shelves plans to play at Australian Open
Murray has been unable to solve a quarantine conundrum.