‘Feels Like the Right Time To.. ‘ – Wimbledon’s Cherished Presenter Reflects on the Decision to Break a Three Decade Long Cycle and Begin Anew

During her heydays, the former British tennis player, Sue Barker made her mark in the women’s circuit by clinching 15 WTA Tour singles titles, including her major triumph at the 1976 Rolland Garros. Even after her retirement, the former world No. 3 player has managed to remain a resounding figure in the tennis community with her broadcasting stint at Wimbledon.

For almost three decades, the 67-year-old tennis legend has delighted the audience with her coverage of the grass-court major event. However, the fans will now sorely miss her presence this season as she previously announced her retirement from the broadcasting role. Speaking about her absence from the prestigious tournament, the former French Open champion recently reflected on her decision to step aside from her “dream job”.

The legendary presenter for Wimbledon opens up about her absence this season

In an interview with Daily Mail, as reported by express.co.uk, the former world No. 3 player revealed why she turned down a contract extension for hosting the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon. Sue Barker said that the previous season’s grass-court major was the ‘right’ time to bid adieu to her broadcasting stint.

The British tennis legend also said that it has always been her “dream job” and she has loved hosting the event alongside some great colleagues. However, during a phase, the 67-year-old thought of stepping aside from the duties as the hours were becoming quite long and challenging. She said, “When I started I never thought I would manage 30 years. I had actually made up my mind to leave in 2017 because the hours were becoming very long and quite challenging.”

But, Barker later decided to continue her broadcasting role for BBC and she eventually retired with no regrets in the previous season. She said, “I’m very happy to be leaving with no regrets and on my own terms while I am still on top of the job. It just feels like the right time to go and leave it to others.”

The tennis community will not get to witness Barker as the host for the grass-court major this season. However, the fans will be delighted to know that there is another prominent figure who has taken up a major role in the tournament in London.

John McEnroe has taken up commentating duties for the grass-court major event

After his retirement from competitive tennis, the former tennis ace is adhering to his commentating duties for BBC. McEnroe has already delighted the audience with his new role as he covered various tournaments. And now for the prestigious Grand Slam event in London, the American tennis legend has signed a whopping deal with BBC as he will join their commentator box.

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