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Sue Barker ‘rejected approach from rival broadcaster’ after BBC exit as former Wimbledon host stays away from cameras

Published on July 02, 2025 at 09:24 AM

BRITISH tennis icon Sue Barker has revealed that she rejected the chance to front Sky Sports’ tennis coverage.

The BBC stalwart called time on her broadcasting career in 2023 having been the face of the network’s and Queen’s coverage for three decades.

Sue Barker holding a microphone at Wimbledon.
Sue Barker turned down the chance to work for Sky Sports

She has remained away from the cameras for the most part, rarely making appearances on screen.

made a return to Centre Court last summer to on his last appearance at Wimbledon.

And this year she to promote the British Grand Slam.

Despite her brief appearances on screen, Barker has ruled out a permanent return to broadcasting.

CityAM has reported that the former Question of Sport host was asked if she would consider presenting tennis coverage for a rival broadcaster at a recent event in West London.

She rejected the idea, but admitted that she received an early approach from Sky Sports.

The sport broadcasting giant took over the main WTA and ATP Tour rights from in 2024 and now covers some of the biggest events.

The 69-year-old went on to reveal that she turned down the offer.

It is understood that a formal offer was not made to Barker following her initial response.

John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Tracy Austin, Pat Cash, Annabel Croft and Tim Henman are among the names to feature on the BBC for Wimbledon coverage this year.

Sky Sports declined to comment when approached by SunSport.

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