Becker thanks ‘family member’ Djokovic

Former German tennis great Boris Becker thanked world number one Novak Djokovic Sunday for his backing while he was in a British prison and called the Serb "probably the greatest player of all time".

Presenting a new documentary about his on-court triumphs and off-court travails at the Berlin film festival, the 56-year-old said his former pupil had been a steadfast ally.

"Novak Djokovic became a family member. You know we had a professional relationship for many years and we parted ways in 2016," said Becker, a six-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest Wimbledon winner at 17. "But we always stayed close and especially my time inside (prison) -- he supported me, he supported my family."