# Boris Becker Wins Paris-Bercy Open

> Boris Becker beats Sergio Casal 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to win inaugural Paris-Bercy Open.
- Title: Boris Becker Wins Paris-Bercy Open · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: Boris Becker beats Sergio Casal 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to win inaugural Paris-Bercy Open. Boris Becker won the first Paris-Bercy Open title on November 2, 1986…
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- Published: 2026-11-02T05:22:00+00:00
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- Topics: boris becker, sergio casal, paris-bercy open, wimbledon, atp, november 2 1986, sports
## The win
Boris Becker won the inaugural Paris-Bercy Open on November 2, 1986.
## The match
Becker defeated Sergio Casal, ranked 100th in the world, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6.
## The context
Becker was world No 2, chasing Ivan Lendl for the world No 1 ranking.
## Becker's background
Becker won Wimbledon at age 17 in 1985 and was ranked world No 6 by year-end.
## Casal's background
Casal was a Spanish qualifier ranked 100th in the world, with a history in doubles.
## The venue
The tournament was held at Paris-Bercy’s 15,000-seat Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.
## The players
Five top-10 players entered the tournament: Becker, Yannick Noah, Mecir, Leconte, and McEnroe.
## Casal's match
Casal defeated McEnroe in the quarter-finals after a famous meltdown.
## Becker's comments
Becker said he didn't believe he could win due to his hectic schedule.
## The aftermath
Becker won two more Paris-Bercy Opens in 1989 and 1992.
## Key takeaway

Boris Becker won the first Paris-Bercy Open title on November 2, 1986, defeating Sergio Casal.