‘You b******’: The joke that left Boris red-faced

BORIS BECKER: ‘Unfortunately the foreign ministry made some comments about it (being a) false passport. So I asked the same questions because I’d like to help the country and I was asked by the president, I was asked about the ambassador, and I’m sure the president will find a solution very soon.’

MARTINA NAVRATILOVA: ‘He just wanted diplomatic immunity from everything. To not wait in line at immigration.’ BECKER: ‘That’s one of the things my friend told me, “You b******, you don’t have to wait in line now”.’ NAVRATILOVA: ‘We all want a diplomatic passport.’ SUE BARKER: ‘Oops... Apologies for that.’ BECKER: ‘Excuse me, I’m sorry, sorry.’

BARKER: ‘It’s okay, Boris. We love having you with us... Watch your language from now on.’