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Boris Becker argues against Serena Williams as women's tennis GOAT

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Boris Becker argues against Serena Williams as women's tennis GOAT

Summary

Boris Becker has stated that he does not consider Serena Williams to be the greatest female tennis player of all time, despite her record of 23 major singles titles. In a recent interview with Eurosport Germany, Becker named Steffi Graf as his choice for the greatest WTA player. While Williams has the most major singles titles in the Open Era, Graf has spent more weeks ranked number one overall. Becker also shared his opinion on the greatest male player, naming Novak Djokovic, and discussed his selections for various tennis attributes, including mental toughness, which he attributed to himself.

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•Boris Becker does not view Serena Williams as the greatest female player.
•Becker selects Steffi Graf over Williams in the GOAT discussion.
•Williams holds 23 major singles titles, more than any woman in history.
•Graf had a longer duration at the top of women's tennis rankings.
•Becker gave his opinions on various player attributes in a recent interview.

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Boris Becker doesn’t believe Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player ever, despite her incredible record. After stepping away from the game following the 2022 US Open, Williams recently returned to the sport.
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