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Boris Becker's 1989 US Open Trophy Sells for Record $375K
The only known US Open men's singles trophy from the Open Era to hit public auction fetched the highest price ever paid for tennis memorabilia.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:39pm
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The record-breaking sale of Boris Becker's 1989 US Open trophy underscores the enduring value and rarity of Grand Slam memorabilia.NYC TodayBoris Becker's 1989 US Open men's singles trophy, the only known trophy from the Open Era to be auctioned publicly, sold for a record $375,546 (including buyer's premium) on Sunday. The sale price is the highest ever paid for a piece of tennis memorabilia, surpassing the $540,000 paid for Novak Djokovic's 2012 Australian Open-winning racket.
Why it matters
Grand Slam singles trophies rarely hit the public market, as they are typically kept by the athletes or donated to museums. Becker's trophy sale is a rare opportunity for tennis fans and collectors to own a piece of the sport's history, while also shedding light on Becker's financial troubles that led to the trophy being auctioned.
The details
In 1989, Becker won Wimbledon and the US Open, and helped West Germany claim its second consecutive Davis Cup. He was named the ATP Player of the Year. However, Becker later declared bankruptcy in 2017 and was convicted on charges related to his insolvency, leading to the trophy being ceded during his bankruptcy proceedings in 2019.
- Becker won the 1989 US Open men's singles title.
- Becker declared bankruptcy in 2017.
- Becker was convicted on charges related to his insolvency in 2019.
- Becker's 1989 US Open trophy was auctioned on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
The players
Boris Becker
A former professional tennis player from Germany who won six Grand Slam singles titles, including the 1989 US Open.
Novak Djokovic
A professional tennis player from Serbia who previously set the record for the highest price paid for a piece of tennis memorabilia with the sale of his 2012 Australian Open-winning racket for $540,000.
The takeaway
The record-breaking sale of Boris Becker's 1989 US Open trophy highlights the rarity and high value of Grand Slam memorabilia, as well as the personal financial struggles that can lead athletes to part with their most prized possessions.
