BBC Wimbledon coverage cut off just minutes in as furious fans demand 'switch to the game'
BBC viewers were left fuming within minutes of the Wimbledon coverage beginning as they all made the same complaint.
Anticipation was running high for the 2025 Championships at the All England Club, with fans eagerly settling in to witness elite tennis stars battle for the coveted trophy.
Yet the BBC's transmission faced fierce criticism across social media platforms following a technical blunder during Novak Djokovic's captivating second-round clash with Dan Evans.
Frustrated viewers flocked to Twitter to express their annoyance and displeasure over the glitch that disrupted their live viewing pleasure.
Tennis fans were left gobsmacked when the feed cut out, displaying instead a vacant studio seat next to a coffee mug, with unaware visitors milling about in the background whilst match commentary continued uninterrupted.
One irate spectator vented via Twitter: "Nice coverage of Wimbledon, mid game the camera switches to a man in an orange hat missing all the action. The BBC are a f*****g joke. #Wimbledon2025 #Wimbledon #BBC."
A bewildered supporter questioned: "Why are we watching everyone sat on Henman Hill instead of EvansvDjokovic? ? #wimbledon #bbc," the Express reports.
Expressing despair, a third viewer moaned: "Cameras down, and the commentators don't even know ffs. The BBC have the audacity to demand people pay a TV licence for this. #Wimbledon2025 #Wimbledon."
Sharing similar frustrations, another spectator insisted: "Eh #bbc can you switch the camera to the game and not just the crowd? Wtf #Wimbledon."
A fifth viewer moaned: "Why are BBC 1 and 2 showing Henman Hill and not the matches? #Wimbledon.
Another exasperated spectator branded it a "Waste of the licence fee!".
Whilst Henman Hill was packed with supporters glued to the giant screen, television audiences were left irritated by the absence of live coverage.
There was a considerable wait before home viewers could finally witness the thrill of the ongoing action once more.
On the court itself, Djokovic displayed his exceptional prowess last Thursday, comfortably dispatching Evans and cruising into Wimbledon's third round.
Dominating proceedings with commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 victories, the 38 year old is relentlessly marching towards a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
The temperature is set to soar at the competition this weekend which will send punters flocking for refreshments, and the cost has risen along with the mercury.
Strawberries and cream washed down with a Pimms are the traditional tennis snacks at the famous venue, and they don't come cheap.
A glass of Pimms will set you back £12.25, having cost £11.95 last year.
For a long time, the famed strawberries and cream were a steady £2.50 every year, but organisers have added an extra 20p on top of that this year.
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