Aussie tennis star Doohan dies at 56

Sydney: Australian Peter Doohan, who famously upset Boris Becker at Wimbledon, has died at the age of 56, Tennis Australia said on Saturday.

Doohan, dubbed the ‘Becker Wrecker’ after defeating two-time defending champion Becker at Wimbledon in 1987, passed away from motor neuron disease diagnosed just nine weeks ago. Doohan reached a career-high world ranking of 43 and won five titles.

“Peter was unbeaten in Davis Cup representation. He won the South Australian Open singles title and reached No. 15 in doubles,” TA said in a statement.