Boris Becker's comment forced Sue Barker to issue a quick apology.GETTY IMAGES
Boris Becker was told to "curb his language" by presenter Sue Barker after "swearing on air" during the BBC's Wimbledon coverage, according to the London INDEPENDENT. The German, who won the Wimbledon men's singles titles three times in the '80s, was conversing with Barker and nine-time women's champion Martina Navratilova. Before play got underway, Barker "invited Becker to explain the events that have seen him make headlines recently." Becker was declared bankrupt in June '17, but "recently asserted his right to diplomatic immunity following his appointment as an attache for the Central African Republic." Navratilova suggested Becker "wanted to not have to wait in line at passport control." Becker, in high spirits, said, "That's one of the things my friend told me -- 'You b*****d, you don't have to wait in line now.'" Long-time Wimbledon presenter Barker apologized and added, "Watch your language from now on." Becker realized his error and said, "Excuse me, I'm sorry" (INDEPENDENT, 7/2).
