Plot Synopsis

Written and directed by Alex Gibney, BOOM! BOOM! THE WORLD VS. BORIS BECKER is a two-part documentary that explores every aspect of the man who became a tennis sensation after winning The Wimbledon Championships at the age of just 17, going on to win 49 career titles including six Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal, as well as his high profile, sometimes tumultuous personal life. The filmmakers had special access to Becker for more than three years, until late April 2022, when he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for hiding assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. The documentary features a series of personal interviews with Becker, including an exclusive conversation with the champion the week of his sentencing, alongside members of his immediate family and tennis stars, including John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Novak Djokovic, Mats Wilander and Michael Stich. Both installments of BOOM! BOOM! THE WORLD VS. BORIS BECKER dropped on Friday, April 7, 2023 on Apple TV+:

"Part One: Triumph": Winning Wimbledon at 17, Boris Becker becomes best in the world and a global superstar. But great expectations signal troubles ahead.

"Part Two: Disaster": After ending his career in spectacular fashion, Becker continues to risk everything -- leading to scandal, bankruptcy, and ultimately prison.