TENNIS ace Boris Becker offered to sell his wedding ring as he tried to pay off debts and overturn his bankruptcy, a court heard.
The six-time Grand Slam champion, 54, also wanted to sell his £8.3million Majorca home, his barrister said.
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Becker denies hiding assets after he was made bankrupt in June 2017, owing over £3million
Becker denies hiding assets after he was made bankrupt in June 2017, owing over £3million.
The former tennis star is alleged to have failed to offer up memorabilia.
This included his 1991 and 1996 Australian Open trophies.
He is also alleged to have hid £950,000 from the sale of a Mercedes car dealership he owned in Germany.
Becker won 49 singles titles in 77 finals during his 16 years as a professional tennis player
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Michael Bint, of the Insolvency Service, told the court Becker was cooperative at an assets interview a month later.
But it was rushed as he had to go to commentate at Wimbledon.
Trial at Southwark crown court, London, continues.
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