- Presenter takes over after Sue Barker’s 30 years in role
- ‘I am very aware that no one person can fill Sue’s shoes’
The BBC has confirmed that Clare Balding will lead the live television coverage of Wimbledon following the retirement of Sue Barker after 30 years in the role.
Balding was always the favourite to become chief presenter having worked at Wimbledon as a reporter, commentator and presenter for BBC radio and television since 1995.