Peter Doohan dies, aged 56

ByPA Sport

Published 22/07/2017 at 13:50 GMT

Australian Peter Doohan, who famously beat Boris Becker at Wimbledon in 1987, has died aged 56.

Boris Becker congratulates Peter Doohan after his 1987 win at Wimbledon

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Though his career singles ranking peaked at number 43, Doohan was unbeaten in Davis Cup ties and earned the nickname "The Becker Wrecker" after his 7-6 4-6 6-2 6-4 win over the two-time champion at SW19.

Doohan died after a short battle with an aggressive form of motor neurone disease.

Becker posted a photograph of the two of them on Twitter and wrote: "RIP mate! You were the better player...

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"My heartfelt condolences to the family of #PeterDoohan ! The tennis fraternity lost a great guy and wonderful player!"

A statement from Tennis Australia read: "The tennis family is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Peter Doohan and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

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