Sue Barker

Former tennis pro Barker has anchored the network's broadcast since 2000.

We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. BBC director-general Tim Davie said: “Sue Barker has been the face and voice of Wimbledon for three decades.

The BBC has described Barker as the "original trailblazer", being the first woman to lead presentation for a crown jewel event on the BBC.

We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. Tim Davie, Director-General BBC says: “Sue Barker has been the face and voice of Wimbledon for three decades.

Sue, 66, has become a staple part of the BBC's tennis coverage but will retire after this year's Wimbledon wraps up. After 30 years of hosting the matches, ...

"I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. "I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. After 30 years of hosting the matches, Sue has announced she is calling it a day after working on some of the most important sporting events. I’ve worked with the best of the best." Sue, 66, has become a staple part of the BBC's tennis coverage but will retire after this year's Wimbledon wraps up. I’ve worked with the best of the best."

Sue Barker has been a stalwart of the BBC's tennis coverage for three decades - but she has announced that the 2022 edition of Wimbledon will be her last.

“Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. I’ve worked with the best of the best." "Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her.

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.

We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. “Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her. “I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, added: “Sue is a national treasure and we’d have loved for her to continue in her role for many years to come. The former professional tennis player, 66, said she will “miss it terribly” but after 30 years at the helm of live sports broadcasting feels “the time is right” to take a step back.

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.

We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. “Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her.

The BBC has described Barker as the "original trailblazer", being the first woman to lead presentation for a crown jewel event on the BBC.

We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. Tim Davie, Director-General BBC says: “Sue Barker has been the face and voice of Wimbledon for three decades.

SUE BARKER will step down from her role as BBC's Wimbledon presenter following the 2022 tournament.The 66-year-old has spent the last 30 years as a hu.

"We are looking forward to her leading our coverage, with all the style, warmth and knowledge she has displayed for the last 30 years, and we will say farewell with heavy hearts at the end of the tournament." She said: "Sue is a national treasure and we'd have loved for her to continue in her role for many years to come. Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater labelled Barker as a "national treasure" and revealed the broadcaster had wanted her to continue in the job past this year's tournament.

Sue Barker has revealed this year's Wimbledon will be her last as she calls game, set and match on her 30 year tennis broadcasting career.

BBC director-general Tim Davie said: “Sue Barker has been the face and voice of Wimbledon for three decades. Queen’s (the pre-Wimbledon event starting next week) has also been a big part of it and it’s a tournament that is very close to my heart.” I had actually made up my mind to leave in 2017 because the hours were becoming very long and quite challenging.

Sue Barker has announced that the upcoming Wimbledon tournament will be her last as lead presenter. After 30 years in the role, the former French Open ...

Former world number one Austin, 59, has been working as a BBC pundit for almost 20 years, dating back to her coverage of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Since the end of his professional career, he has served as a pundit and commentator including for the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage, and could now step up to the lead role. After 30 years in the role, the former French Open winner has become as familiar to fans of the summer tennis action from SW19 as strawberries and cream.

Having been the face of the BBC's tennis coverage of the Championships and the LTA's summer grass court events at The Queen's Club and Eastbourne for over ...

She became LTA Colour Holder No.165 after representing Great Britain in what is now the Billie Jean King Cup in 27 ties, winning 15 singles and 16 doubles rubbers and reaching the final in 1981. “I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. During her time as a player, Barker famously won the title in Roland Garros, made semi-finals in singles and doubles at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and won 11 WTA singles trophies.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE DICKSON: So key has she been to what has become the Corporation's flagship sports event that Director-General Tim Davie was among those ...

Among the factors was the passing earlier this year of her mother Betty at the age of 100. She had considered taking her leave of the studio five years ago, with the day at Wimbledon going ever deeper into the evening. Throughout this, since the age of 16 as a junior, she has never missed a single Wimbledon, working in some shape or form. There have also been times when she has needed to draw on a high level of emotional intelligence, notably since the advent of the post-match interviews taking place on court. Now comes the biggest step back of all as, at 66, Barker has decided to call it a day. She will not, however, be restricting herself to the plush enclosure or a seat on Centre Court.

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.

“Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her.

The BBC has announced that Sue Barker will step down from her role at the helm of its live sports broadcasting at the end of this year's Wimbledon.

I’ve worked with the best of the best." Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her. On her departure, Sue Barker said: “What a wonderful time I’ve had working on some of the biggest sporting events around the world.

The TV presenter was the last British woman to win the French Open in 1976.

“Her contribution to tennis, the BBC, sports presenting and for blazing a trail for women in broadcasting cannot be overstated. We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career. “Many of our viewers will not know of a summer in SW19 without her. “I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. She was made a CBE for services to sport, broadcasting and charity in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2021. The former professional tennis player, 66, said she will “miss it terribly” but after 30 years at the helm of live sports broadcasting feels “the time is right” to take a step back.