Sue Barker

Barker was hosting the pre-match coverage on Centre Court before the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios when McEnroe thanked Barker for her ...

And McEnroe, working as a pundit, went off-script to thank the 66-year-old for her efforts over the years. 'Basically I just feel the time is right. Sue Barker was on Centre Court for the last time today for the men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios Barker, who is stepping down from her role as the face of the tennis on the BBC, was hosting the pre-match coverage on Centre Court before the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. - The embrace was in the build-up to the men's final on Wimbledon's final day 'The Roger Federer of broadcasting!': John McEnroe pays emotional tribute to departing presenter Sue Barker before final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios... her last day at Wimbledon after a 30-year stint as the face of tennis coverage on the BBC

BBC presenter and former tennis star Sue Barker is set to leave her post as Wimbledon's lead presenter after 30 years in the hot seat at the end of this ...

Since then, a flourishing career at the BBC has been where she has made her name - hosting the FA Cup, Match of the Day, Final Score, Six Nations and various athletics competitions. BBC presenter and former tennis star Sue Barker is set to leave her post as Wimbledon's lead presenter after 30 years in the hot seat at the end of this year's tournament, earning floods of tributes from fans as the competition draws to a close. Express Sport takes a look at some potential replacements for the Wimbledon legend, with odds being used from Betfair.

The BBC showed an emotional montage full of tributes from tennis stars and colleagues after Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios to win his seventh Wimbledon crown.

The best of the best! She is giving up the baton but I am not sure anyone can pick it up." Laura Robson, who retired from tennis earlier this year, wrote on Twitter: "Sue Barker has been the voice of Wimbledon my entire life. Whenever she is on the screen, you always feel better. Sue Barker is the GOAT. I am so proud to front the programme.

Commentator and former Wimbledon champion John McEnroe introduced a package of Barker's highlights, both as a player and a presenter, at SW19. McEnroe said “Sue ...

“I’ll miss the job and most of all the people I work with. McEnroe said “Sue Barker is Wimbledon” while there were tributes from the great and the good of the sport. Sue Barker said a tearful goodbye to Wimbledon after her final stint at presenting the BBC’s coverage.

Sue Barker was in tears stepping down from Wimbledon coverage, shortly after Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios in an electric 2022 final.

The tributes continued online as Channel 5 News presenter Dan Walker tweeted: ‘What a super star Sue Barker is. ‘Hopefully I get a chance to have at least one interview with you before you leave. just a brilliant broadcaster. Sue Barker, she’s the best ever.’ I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. So I look forward to that.’

After 30 years covering Wimbledon for the BBC, Sue Barker struggled to hold back the emotions as the broadcaster paid tribute to their departing star with a ...

Former pro Laura Robson, who retired in May, described Barker as "the voice of Wimbledon my entire life. Huge congrats on an amazing 30 years and wishing you all the best for the future, it’s been a privilege to see you in action." Thank you for being in my living room for thirty years." I wish I had the next 30 years. Billie Jean King, who then appeared live on air, said: “She is the best presenter they have ever had. After Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios to win a seventh Wimbledon crown on Sunday, the BBC showed a video montage, starting with her playing career, followed by tributes from Federer, Virginia Wade, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Des Lynam.

Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Billie Jean King among those celebrating former champion as 'simply the best'

I’ve been so proud to front the programme.” You’ve been amazing, unbelievable, we’re going to miss you absolutely big time, you’re like the Roger Federer of the broadcasting world.” Most of all I’m going to miss the people I work with, in front of the camera, behind the camera, you have been absolutely amazing. So I look forward to that.” I’ve grown up watching you on the TV, and then obviously I’ve been interviewed by you many times. You see the thing about our Sue, she just is Wimbledon.”

The likes of Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Billie Jean King all lauded the 66-year-old, while elsewhere in the sporting world, ...

'All I'll say is I'll miss the job, I wish I had the next 30 years to do. 'In front of the camera, behind the camera, you've just been absolutely amazing. 'I'll miss the job and most of all the people I work with. She understands the highs and lows of Wimbledon as a player.' I wish you the very best for the future and, again, thank you for those incredible 30 years.' Recording a brief video, Federer said: 'Thank you for everything you've done for the game of tennis.

Billie Jean King declared Barker 'the best ever' during an emotional send-off celebration.

“Hopefully I get a chance to have at least one interview with you before you leave. The tributes continued online as Channel 5 News presenter Dan Walker tweeted: “What a super star Sue Barker is. just a brilliant broadcaster.” “Anyway, thank you for everything. So I look forward to that.” “You are probably the most legendary broadcaster for tennis in Great Britain, so tennis is going to miss you, I’m going to miss you and miss the interviews.

Before becoming a presenter, Barker, 66, was a professional tennis player and achieved a Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open in 1976. To mark ...

“Hopefully I get a chance to have at least one interview with you before you leave. The tributes continued online as Channel 5 News presenter Dan Walker tweeted: “What a super star Sue Barker is. just a brilliant broadcaster.” “Anyway, thank you for everything. So I look forward to that.” “You are probably the most legendary broadcaster for tennis in Great Britain, so tennis is going to miss you, I’m going to miss you and miss the interviews.

SUE BARKER is stepping down from the Wimbledon broadcast after 30 years.

“You make us feel comfortable, and I am sure you have been flustered but you are Novak Djokovic out there, you don’t look flustered and it’s a great quality to have when you sit down and have a chat about tennis. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray were among many that surprised presenter Sue Barker during an emotional montage dedicated to the former French Open winner, who is stepping down from the BBC's broadcast after a 30-year long association with the tournament. You are like the Roger Federer of the broadcasting world."

BROADCASTING icon Sue Barker received a heartwarming tribute from tennis legend Roger Federer after her 30th and final Wimbledon Championship with the BBC.

Federer, 40, has won a record eight singles' titles at Wimbledon, and Barker was often among the first on Centre Court to congratulate him on those triumphs. I wish you all the very best for the future and again thank you for those incredible 30 years and everything you've done." And eight-time Wimbledon-winner Federer grabbed attention with one of the most heartfelt honours.

Sue – who was a professional tennis player and achieved a Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open in 1976 – was shown a film charting her ...

“Hopefully I get a chance to have at least one interview with you before you leave. “Anyway, thank you for everything. So I look forward to that.” “You are probably the most legendary broadcaster for tennis in Great Britain, so tennis is going to miss you, I’m going to miss you and miss the interviews. “Thank you for everything you’ve done and contributed to our sport.” “We’ll miss her massively but hopefully it’ll give her more time to get to the royal box in the evening and have a few more glasses of champagne.

Before becoming a presenter, Barker, 66, was a professional tennis player and achieved a Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open in 1976. To mark ...

“Hopefully I get a chance to have at least one interview with you before you leave. The tributes continued online as Channel 5 News presenter Dan Walker tweeted: “What a super star Sue Barker is. just a brilliant broadcaster.” “Anyway, thank you for everything. So I look forward to that.” “You are probably the most legendary broadcaster for tennis in Great Britain, so tennis is going to miss you, I’m going to miss you and miss the interviews.