Bankrupt Boris Becker's trophy auction raises over half a million pounds

An online auction of 82 of trophies and or memorabilia of bankrupt German tennis legend Boris Becker realised approximately £687,000 ($860,000), according to company dealing with his bankruptcy.

51-year-old six-time Grand Slam winner was declared bankrupt two years ago and his debts could total as much as £50million although that could be reduced significantly if several claims are dismissed.

A replica of 1989 US Open trophy -- when Becker beat Ivan Lendl -- realised highest price of £150,250 in auction which was extended by several hours due to last-minute bids.

Bidders included some from people attending Wimbledon, according to Terry Mden of auctioneers Wyles Hardy.

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In all re were 495 bidders from 32 different nationalities for trophies, photographs and or memorabilia, although several of many trophies won by Becker -- including his two Australian Open wins and some from his three Wimbledon triumphs -- have yet to be found.

"Following huge amounts of global attention on auction of trophies and memorabilia from Boris Becker's career, we are pleased to anunce that it has come to a close with total bids significantly exceeding last year. bids received show enduring appeal Mr. Becker has with public, and supports trustees' decision to postpone auction last year and to hold it again this year during grass court tennis season," said Mark Ford, of London-based firm Smith & Williamson, le trustee to bankruptcy estate of Becker.

auction h to be postponed last year when Becker, still youngest player at 17 to have won Wimbledon men's title in 1985, claimed diplomatic immunity due to being appointed Central African Republic's "sporting, cultural and humanitarian attache to European Union".

"It certainly was a very unusual and probably difficult time." Becker subsequently withdrew that claim last December allowing Ford to proceed once more with auction and it paid dividends in that last year US Open trophy attracted a bid of just £36,000," said Ford.

However, Ford once again asked that those with any kwledge of where missing trophies are to come forward.

"We still hope to locate and recover missing trophies including six relating to Mr. Becker's successes at Wimbledon and his two Australian Open titles. If anyone has any information relating to se, please contact trustees in bankruptcy," said Ford

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