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Why is Sue Barker not presenting Wimbledon? – Sue Barker is a well-known and popular British television presenter. Barker is also renowned for being a former professional tennis player.

In her tennis career, she won a total of 15 WTA Tour singles titles which include a Grand Slam singles title at the 1976 French Open. Currently, Sue is working as a presenter for the BBC and covers the coverage of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

Why is Sue Barker not presenting Wimbledon?

Tennis fans are searching the most searched query “Why is Sue Barker not presenting Wimbledon?” on the search engines. Sue will appear at the heart of BBC’s live showing of the Wimbledon final after 30 years.

This year in the finals of year men’s Wimbledon final, Sue will not be presenting Wimbledon final on BBC after retiring from her role as BBC presenter in 2022.

She was offered a 3 years extension by the BBC to stay but she denied. She got retired. She said,

‘Basically, I just feel the time is right. It has been my dream job and I have loved every minute of it, working with so many great colleagues who I am going to miss so much.’

‘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. That would have been 25 years and seemed a good time, but I am so glad I made the decision to stay on. 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.’

Her mother’s death was a key factor and she said,

‘My mum was always so interested in my broadcasting career and we would speak every evening.

‘When something like that happens it does make you reassess life, which is another reason I think this is the right time.’

Clare Balding Replace Sue Barkeras the lead presenter for Wimbledon Coverage

This year Sue Barker will not present the Wimbledon final and Clare Balding will replace her as the lead presenter.

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Clare said,

‘It’s a huge honor to be given this responsibility but I am very aware that no one person can fill Sue’s shoes.’

‘This will always be a team effort and we’re lucky that the BBC line-up includes former professionals with huge insight and wonderful reporters and commentators.’

‘It’s my job to bring out the best in them and to help make our viewers feel they have a front-row seat on the greatest sporting stage.’

Sue Barker Receives Distinguished Service Award

Sue Barker was honored with a Distinguished Service Award on the ladies’ final day. The award show was presented by The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Sue hung up her microphone after 2022’s Championships after leading the BBC Wimbledon coverage for 30 years.

 

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