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Tennis legend loses £100m to Nigerian oil firm

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A huge part of Becker's £100million fortune has been lost to failed investments in a Nigerian oil company.
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Known as one of tennis greats, Becker made a huge fortune during his career that spanned 15 years.

A huge part of his £100million fortune has however been lost after the Nigerian oil company he invested in suffered losses.

According to German news magazine , the former tennis player bought shares in these companies in 2013.

The deals the report says was brokered by a Canadian firm and a Nigerian employee of Becker.

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The 49-year-old declared bankrupt in June 2017 and his lawyer John Briggs told the London court the six-time Grand Slam winner ‘is not a sophisticated individual when it comes to finances.’

Becker’s remaining assets will be disposed of to pay creditors.

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