Defining Moment in Tennis History
In 1985, the Wimbledon tournament witnessed a defining moment in tennis history when a young Boris Becker, just 17 years old and seeded no higher than unseeded, found himself on the brink of defeat in a fourth-round match against American Tim Mayotte.
Struggles on the Court
After rolling his ankle, Becker appeared to be on the verge of ending his improbable run at the tournament. He had already battled through a grueling five-set match in the previous round, which drained him physically and mentally.
A Moment of Resignation
As he hobbled toward the net with his ankle in distress, he reached out to Mayotte for a handshake, an act filled with resignation.
