Boris Becker ’s girlfriend Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro paid her first visit to see the disgraced tennis star after he was jailed last week. Becker was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act, after being declared bankrupt back in 2017.
Following his sentencing, the former world No.1 was sent to Wandsworth prison, just two miles away from the Wimbledon Centre Court, where he won three of his six Grand Slam singles titles. The facility is one of the most notorious in the UK, and is known for its overcrowding, drug abuse and violence.
One week on from his arrival at Wandsworth, Becker was visited by his partner for the first time since his sentencing.
She was seen leaving the prison in a denim jacket and joggers, carrying a large Puma sports bag. Her visit comes after Becker was allowed a phone call to both Monteiro, and his elderly mother Elvira.
Prisoners at the London facility are usually allowed one phone call, however Becker was reportedly given a ‘celebrity bonus’ according to German news outlet Bild. The pair started their relationship back in 2020, after Becker's split from ex-wife Lily two years earlier in 2018.
The three-time Wimbledon champion’s partner - who is in her forties - is a political risk analyst and has three degrees, including a masters in African studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies. She also speaks five languages, including Becker’s native German.
Per Mail Online, Monteiro confirmed the 54-year-old is ‘doing ok’, however added that the London jail is ‘not a five star hotel’. Becker’s ex-wife Lily also gave a comment, revealing that she is ‘dying to see him’.
She also added: “Lillian has told me he is ok. He’s fine. I mean, it’s not a five-star hotel is it? He can be as good as he can be.” Monteiro was an ever-present by the side of Becker during his six-week long trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Despite being sentenced to two-and-a-half years, Becker is expected to spend just 15 months of his time behind bars. The German star is also set to be moved from Wandsworth a few weeks into his sentence, into a lower security prison.
