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Telegraph
a day ago
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Wimbledon 2025 explained: Dates, how to watch, prize money and odds
The world's best tennis players have very much arrived at Wimbledon, with the Championships getting under way under glorious sunshine at SW19. Skip to: Draw details How to watch How to buy Wimbledon tickets Prize money When do the Wimbledon finals take place? New to 2025 British players at Wimbledon Latest odds Draw details How to watch Wimbledon on TV and streaming in the UK The BBC is broadcasting the event on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer. Isa Guha (in the morning) and Clare Balding (in the afternoon) will lead the presenting team. They will be joined by John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft. Every match is available to stream live on the iPlayer. The popular highlights show, Today at Wimbledon, has been moved to a graveyard slot on BBC2 – at 11.55pm on day one and a similar time thereafter. For viewers who want to watch the highlights show earlier, it will still be available at 8pm or 9pm on the iPlayer. Nick Kyrgios will not be returning as a BBC pundit at Wimbledon this year after being hired in 2024. The corporation caused outrage 12 months ago by hiring the 'bad boy' of tennis just over a year after he admitted assaulting an ex-girlfriend. Kyrgios said the BBC's decision not to include him is ' their loss more than mine '. By UK law, Wimbledon is a 'Category B' television event, meaning that although the men's and women's finals must always remain free-to-air, there is no guarantee that the rest of the tournament will not one day be shown on pay-TV. TNT Sports has the rights to show the men's and women's finals as well as a nightly highlights show at 10pm every day of the tournament. How to watch Wimbledon on TV in the US ESPN has the rights to show 140-plus hours of coverage from Wimbledon in the United States. In 2021, ESPN signed a 12-year agreement to broadcast the event. Coverage begins each day at 6am Eastern Time. Where is Wimbledon held? The tournament takes place, as ever, at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Church Road, Wimbledon. The competition has been held on this site since 1922, when The Championships were moved from their previous location on Worple Road. How to buy Wimbledon tickets The public Wimbledon ballot is closed, meaning that most tickets for the show courts are unavailable. However, one of the traditions of Wimbledon is 'the Queue'. Every day fans can queue for a ticket to one of the show courts or for a grounds pass, depending on what is available by the time they reach the front of the queue. Each day 500 tickets for Centre Court (excluding the last four days), No 1 Court, and No 2 Court are sold. A grounds pass entitles fans to access all courts apart from the show courts. Resale tickets for Centre Court, No 1 Court and No 2 Court are available from 3pm each day, from the ticket resale kiosk north of Court 18. For more ticket information, click here. What is the Wimbledon prize money? In 2025, total prize money is £53.5 million, up 7 per cent from last year and is double the figure awarded 10 years ago. The men's and women's singles champions will take home £3 million each. First-round losers in the singles will receive £66,000. When do the Wimbledon finals take place? The women's final takes place on Saturday, July 12, and the men's final the following day, Sunday July 13. New for 2025 No line judges In a major break from history for the Championships, an automated electronic line calling (ELC) system will be adopted this year, consigning line judges to the past. The technology will be in place across all Championships and qualifying match courts, with more than 450 cameras installed across the two venues to facilitate its operation. A contingent of the former line umpires will return to the tournament in the new role of match assistants. Change to finals weekend The men's and women's singles finals will start at 4pm, two hours later than usual, to appeal to global broadcasters, with both matches now beginning on the west coast of the United States at the more generous time of 8am, rather than 6am. The All England Club said the decision to move the singles finals to later slots, with doubles showpieces starting at 1pm 'makes for a better conclusion to the Championships'. Wimbledon court and stadium guide Wimbledon has six show courts: Centre Court, No 1 Court, No 2 Court, No 3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18. Centre is the largest court at the All England Club and features the famous Royal Box. The court capacity on Centre is 14,974 while Court No 1 can hold 12,345. There are 12 other grass courts in use throughout the tournament. Court 8 was where an 18-year-old John McEnroe made his SW19 bow against Egypt's Ismail El Shafei in 1977. In 1995, on Court 14, Tim Henman became the first player to be disqualified from Wimbledon when playing in a doubles match with Jeremy Bates against the United States' Jeff Tarango and Sweden's Henrik Holm. Henman was punished for whacking a ball in anger, accidentally hitting 16-year-old ball girl Caroline Hall in the head. British players at Wimbledon Men's singles Qualified automatically Jack Draper Cameron Norrie Jacob Fearnley Billy Harris Wild cards Dan Evans Jay Clarke Oliver Crawford George Loffhagen Johannus Monday Jack Pinnington Jones Henry Searle Arthur Fery Qualified Oliver Tarvet Women's singles Qualified automatically Emma Raducanu Katie Boulter Sonay Kartal Wild cards Hannah Klugman Mika Stojsavlevic Mimi Xu Heather Watson Jodie Burrage Harriet Dart Fran Jones Who are the defending champions? Carlos Alcaraz retained his title last year, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. Barbora Krejcikova claimed her second grand slam singles title when she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Past Wimbledon winners The Wimbledon trophies The men play for the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy, which is 18 inches high and has a diameter of 7.5 inches. The women play for the Venus Rosewater Dish, which is a silver salver with mythological decoration. The champion at the end of the tournament receives a three-quarter size replica of their respective trophy, which bears the names of all past winners.
Scotsman
3 days ago
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- Scotsman
Wimbledon TV: how to watch at home -which channel is it on?
BBC will be serving up every match live from Wimbledon 2025 🎾 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Wimbledon is back and every match is live on TV. Clare Balding leads the BBC's coverage of the tournament. But how can you watch the action at home? Wimbledon is ready to serve up another dramatic tournament of tennis. The biggest stars in the game will be taking to the grass courts in London over the coming days and weeks. It wouldn't be summer without two weeks of eye-catching action from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Just make sure you have some strawberries near at hand - perhaps even a strawberry sandwich. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But how can you follow the action at home? Here's all you need to know: When is Wimbledon on in 2025? The 138th edition of the iconic tennis tournament will begin today (June 30) and run through to Sunday, July 13. There will be almost two weeks of action and drama to look forward to. The important dates include the women's single's final on Saturday, July 12 and of course the men's single's final on July 13. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Murry Mound at Wimbledon | Getty Images How to watch Wimbledon on TV at home? Once again the BBC will be broadcasting from the tournament - and in fact every match will be live, across TV and iPlayer. Coverage will be split across the Beeb's main TV channels starting today on the opening day of the tennis. Across the two weeks, Isa Guha kicks off the day's action in the morning on BBC Two, before Clare Balding takes over in the afternoon as play continues into the evening on BBC One. Qasa Alom will host Today at Wimbledon daily throughout the tournament on BBC iPlayer available from 9pm in week 1 and 8pm in week 2, giving audiences instant access to highlights and expert analysis when and where they want them. Every match will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with Centre Court matches offered in Ultra HD. Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said: 'Wimbledon is a truly special event - so many stories happening at once, so many countries represented, so many brilliant women and men problem-solving in real time as they try to go deep into the tournament.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad TNT/ Discovery+ will carry daily highlights and will also broadcast the men's and women's singles finals live on July 12 and 13. Who are the Wimbledon presenters on BBC? The Beeb's presenting, pundit and commentary team includes the likes of Tim Henman, Gigi Salmon, Qasa Alom, Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Andy Stevenson and Andrew Castle. Clare Badling and Isa Guha will lead the coverage on BBC One and Two respectively. Joining them in the studio will be a stellar line-up of tennis legends, including Grand Slam champions John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, and Tracy Austin, alongside Tim Henman and Annabel Croft, to provide their insight and analysis throughout the fortnight. L-R: Tim Henman, Gigi Salmon, Qasa Alom, Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Andy Stevenson and Andrew Castle | BBC/Helen Murray As the tournament reaches its gripping conclusion, Andy Stevenson will present coverage of the wheelchair finals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Castle is among the commentators. The full list reads: Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Pat Cash, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Annabel Croft, Katherine Downes, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming, Paul Hand, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Abigail Johnson, Anne Keothavong, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Monroe, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Andy Stevenson, Todd Woodbridge plus Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt and Katie O'Brien for the Wheelchair events. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Wimbledon 2025 across the BBC
From the legendary courts of SW19, BBC Sport unites audiences across the nation with exclusive live coverage of Wimbledon 2025. Whether watching on TV, streaming on iPlayer, or tuning in via BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, or BBC Sounds – every serve, rally, and match point is being delivered direct to audiences, wherever they are. Clare Balding and Isa Guha lead the daily TV coverage across BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. On radio, Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell present live match coverage across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds. Every match available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with Centre Court matches offered in Ultra HD Highlights of select matches available to watch on BBC iPlayer Bespoke video analysis of key matches and players on BBC Sport website/app and social platforms Beyond the live action, the BBC Sport website, app, and social media channels will deliver in-depth coverage, including player interviews, in-play video clips, daily live text commentaries, and behind-the-scenes access, ensuring fans don't miss a moment. Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, says: 'Wimbledon is a truly special event - so many stories happening at once, so many countries represented, so many brilliant women and men problem-solving in real time as they try to go deep into the tournament. BBC Sport's coverage brings the drama, passion and legacy of the Championships to life, capturing the moments and stories that unite audiences across the nation. In a summer when women's sport takes centre stage, new legends will emerge on the iconic grass courts of SW19. Fans can follow every moment live across BBC TV, iPlayer, BBC Sounds, social accounts and the BBC Sport website and app.' CF TV and iPlayer Live from the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club, BBC Sport brings unrivalled coverage of this year's championship, led by Clare Balding and Isa Guha. Isa Guha kicks off the day's action in the morning on BBC Two, before Clare Balding takes over in the afternoon as play continues into the evening on BBC One. Qasa Alom will host Today at Wimbledon daily throughout the tournament on BBC iPlayer available from 9pm in week 1 and 8pm in week 2, giving audiences instant access to highlights and expert analysis when and where they want them. This will compliment the unparalleled live coverage across BBC One, Two and iPlayer. The highlights programme will also be broadcast after live play ends, daily on BBC Two. As the tournament reaches its gripping conclusion, Andy Stevenson will present coverage of the wheelchair finals. Joining Clare and Isa in the BBC studio are a stellar line-up of tennis legends, including Grand Slam champions John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, and Tracy Austin, alongside Tim Henman and Annabel Croft, to provide their insight and analysis throughout the fortnight. Specialist commentary is provided by Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Pat Cash, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Annabel Croft, Katherine Downes, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming, Paul Hand, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Abigail Johnson, Anne Keothavong, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Monroe, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Andy Stevenson, Todd Woodbridge plus Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt and Katie O'Brien for the Wheelchair events. Radio and Sounds Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell present live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds with Steve Crossman presenting in the evenings. Joining the team are former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli, offering expert insights throughout the tournament. They are accompanied by Kim Clijsters, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson, Naomi Broady, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Leon Smith, Coco Vandeweghe, Greg Rusedski, and Daniela Hantuchova. Radio commentary is led by BBC Sport's Tennis correspondent Russell Fuller, joined by Gigi Salmon, David Law, Naomi Cavaday, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Abigail Johnson, Sara Orchard, Maz Farookhi, Claire Thomas and James Gregg. 5 Live's Wimbledon team will bring audiences all the major matches live, with regular updates from the outside courts. John McEnroe and Tim Henman return to Radio 5 Live's iconic 6-Love-6 where listeners can have their say on the day's big tennis stories. Lee James presents live coverage on the BBC World Service, joined by Greg Rusedski, Daniela Hantuchová and Cara Black for expert analysis. Commentary comes from Delyth Lloyd, Chris Dennis, Shourjo Sarkar and Shabnam Younus-Jewell. Jamie Broughton and Jon Wilkinson are courtside providing coverage for the 39 BBC Local Radio stations. Online and BBC Sport App BBC Sport's digital coverage of Wimbledon offers fans unparalleled access to the championship wherever they are. New this year, BBC iPlayer features highlights of selected matches, alongside bespoke video analysis of key games and players across the BBC Sport website, app, and social media platforms. The BBC Sport website and app also delivers live in-play clips, match highlights, and a curated selection of the tournament's funniest moments, all available in a vertical video player. Fans can tune into the live Wimbledon Extra channel on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, and via the red button. Plus, every match is available to stream on iPlayer, bringing viewers even closer to the action. Daily live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app capture the best of the day's play, with reports on standout matches and major moments throughout the tournament. For those who don't want to miss a beat, BBC Sport's social media channels are packed with top highlights, player interviews, in-depth storytelling, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Presenter Q&A Clare Balding What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? Top class tennis in the most prestigious setting. Epic five set thrillers to keep you on the edge of your seats, informed insight from Grand Slam winning pundits, in-depth analysis and fascinating features that build up the characters on court. John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Tim Henman, Tracy Austin and Pat Cash will all be back. What are you most looking forward at to this championship? I love being part of such a good team and learning from them about the new players who stepping into the void left by Federer, Nadal and Murray. I'm excited to see how Jack Draper can progress and of course see the latest instalment of the Alcaraz/Sinner rivalry. Coco Gauff burst into our consciousness at only 15 when she beat Venus Williams on her Wimbledon debut. I'd love to see her reach her first final here and ultimately lift the title. It would be great to see a good run from Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu. Which women's Names Will Be Made this year at Wimbledon and who could emerge as breakout stars? Sonay Kartal is the name I think will become more familiar. The British number 3 is into the top 50 in the world and having a terrific year. Mirra Andreeva is only 18 years old and up to world number 7. She's beaten a host of big names this year and won both Dubai and Indian Wells. At the other end of the age spectrum, Tatjana Maria won Queen's at the age of 37 and one thing we know in women's tennis is to expect the unexpected. Isa Guha What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? The last few years in the men's game has been all about transition and we are seeing incredibly dynamic young players coming through which is super exciting. The women's game continues to go from strength to strength in terms of depth and power and there is a vast array of personalities which make it even more interesting. In terms of British players, Jack Draper is now a top 5 player so he will be a big draw as well at Emma Raducanu who returns to British no 1. The spotlight is being shared around a bit more with the British players and so there will be plenty to talk about. What are you most looking forward at to this championship? Hopefully plenty of sun and no rain! Which women's Names Will Be Made this year at Wimbledon and who could emerge as breakout stars?* Sonay Kartal reached the 3rd round as a qualifier last year and, as a top 50 player now, I'm looking forward to seeing how she goes. Mirra Andreeva has had a good year on tour after disappointing last Wimbledon and I expect big things from her this year Qasa Alom What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? Attacking flashy tennis from players who want to WIN rather than avoiding making a mistake and that will leave the crowd cheering loudly. There is so much variety to the tennis now, not just long rallies from the baseline. From players really using the drop shot, coming to the net more or trying to hit a lot of winners and play on the front foot - I think it will mean viewers can be entertained by captivating tennis, whether you're a seasoned Wimbledon watcher or a newcomer alike. What are you most looking forward to at this championship? There are two storylines I am really intrigued by. Firstly Jack Draper has had a standout year - the British Number 1 has arguably been the 3rd best Men's player in the world this year behind Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner. He is on track to be seeded 4th at this year's Championships - so there's no reason why he couldn't mount a serious run on home soil. Secondly - Novak Djokovic. At 38, you'd think the guy would be slowing down, but results show he is still up for it in the Grand Slams. Unlike last year, he seems to be in very good physical shape and his performance at Roland Garros leads me to believe this is his best chance of getting that coveted 25th Grand Slam. Which women's Names Will Be Made this year and who could emerge as breakout stars?* I think Aryna Sabalenka, the World Number 1 has such a great personality. She is fun, honest & plays lights out tennis. This could be the year that the 27 year old finally shows her best at SW19. And another who could really cement herself as a breakout star and name is Mirra Andreeva. The 18 year old has poise beyond her years and is putting together a really consistent level of play that's helped her to win 2 WTA 1000 titles this year already. She is now ranked 7th in the world and she will only get better. Tim Henman What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? Wimbledon is a very special place, there are so many elements to it. The immaculate grass courts, the flowers, the way that it's hosted, the predominantly white clothing, the royal box, the celebrities, it's a special place. It's more than just a tennis tournament. What are you most looking forward at to this championship? I always focus first and foremost on the players, and we've got the best players in the world, both men and women coming to compete for the most prestigious tournament in the world so that is definitely what I look forward to the most. Which women's Names Will Be Made this year at Wimbledon and who could emerge as breakout stars? You've got the best women players in the world and that's led by Aryna Sabalenka, she's number one in the world and she's never won Wimbledon so she'll be excited about her opportunities. I think Coco Gauff, I remember when Coco played as a 15 year old because she was given a wild card into qualifying, she qualified and then beat Venus Williams first round and it's amazing to think that she's been around for 6 years and she's still only 21. She's French Open champion; she's such a great competitor and she's such a great ambassador for our sport. I'd love to see her win Wimbledon. But I think there's some great British stories out there. Whether that's Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal has done so well. I think on the back of Roland Garros, Lois Boisson, there's somebody who was 360 in the world and she made the semi-finals. It just goes to show the strength and depth is amazing. Andy Stevenson What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? We could be in for a classic Wimbledon this year with new rivalries really emerging. I don't think anyone would turn down another Alcaraz vs Sinner or Gauff vs Sabalenka final after their thrilling matches at the French Open. Novak Djokovic is still hungry for more and the Ladies' title has been won by 8 different players in the last 8 years, so anything could happen! What are you most looking forward at to this championship? It's my third year presenting the Wheelchair Singles finals and 12 months ago I was so lucky to be on No.1 Court to see Alfie Hewitt complete his career Grand Slam at Wimbledon. I can't wait to see him defend that title. And can Hewitt & Gordon Reid continue their dominance of the Wheelchair Doubles with a 7th title together? Which women's Names Will Be Made this year at Wimbledon and who could emerge as breakout stars? Following her exploits at Roland Garros, where she reached the semi-finals in her first ever Grand Slam tournament. everyone is talking about France's Lois Boisson. It will be fascinating to see if she can back that performance up now she is suddenly the French no.1. In terms of the Brits, it would be great to see Katie Boulter or Sonay Kartal make a run into the second week. Annabel Croft What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? I always say with Wimbledon I expect long drawn-out summer evenings watching five set epic matches, late into the day and rollercoaster rides. Great tennis, grass court action and some thrilling matches. What are you most looking forward to at this championship? I look forward to great contests and great clashes between two big personalities. It's like building up to a big boxing bout. You want to watch two heavyweights. I always look forward to the great clashes so when the draw comes out you think of what contests could come in a few days time and the excitement of those characters going up against teach other. Which women's Names Will Be Made this year and who could emerge as breakout stars? I'm reaching for Coco Gauff. I think after winning Roland Garros I think she's going to have a really good Wimbledon, and she's going to have confidence, and I think she has the game for it. She's already a big star but it brings it to a bigger global audience. I'm a huge fan of not just her tennis, but her work ethic, her professionalism, I like her personality, and I think that she's going to be certainly a big force. She's already a big star but I think if she won Wimbledon it brings it to a bigger global audience. Wimbledon is quite special. I think it's going to be interesting to see how far the Brits go. I think this group of three of them, Raducanu, Boulter and Kartal, are really ones to keep an eye on. Mika Stojsavljevic, the young girl that won the US Open juniors called has been given a wildcard. She's certainly one to keep an eye on. If I was going to go with one player that people aren't so familiar with who's done so well on the tour and she's still a teenager I'd have to say Mirra Andreeva. She won Indian Wells, she's beaten Świątek several times and she's got an all court game so I definitely think she's going to be one to look out for. Andrew Castle What can audiences expect from this year's Wimbledon? 100% commitment from everyone involved as usual. That includes the players who come first of course. Everybody who works at and around the club from stewards to broadcasters to court coverers to the cleaners to the gardeners and the chefs and everybody in between. Physically Wimbledon is very beautiful and it's even more pronounced for me because I get to use the club year-round and now instead of the bare bones it's now wearing its full party frock. What are you most looking forward to at this championship? I'm most looking forward to day one and seeing so many faces and people. For many it will be a first time to a great sporting event and others would have been there since the days of the great Australians. All the way through the Borg and McEnroe era and coming up through Steffi Graf. People will watch the sport for years, others will be brand new. I've seen people in their 90s there and all the way down to 5, 6, 7 years old who have a look of wonder in their face. That's really what I look forward to. Professionally I look forward to sitting down with a microphone with old friends and showcasing tennis for the audience and doing our best to entertain and to inform and do my best not to talk too much, I promise! Which women's Names Will Be Made this year and who could emerge as breakout stars? That's a big question and I have no idea... and that's part of the joy of it. If it's not this year, it's going to be sometime for the American, Emma Navarro. She is just a spectacular athlete and at the time of writing she's the fourth ranked American but she's number 10 in the world and since the moment I first saw her play I just thought 'now here's someone who could win one of the majors.' Britain's Sonay Kartal fascinates me. She is so laid back which is a real advantage in a global individual sport. She works relentlessly to improve and has improved out of site in the last year and has probably benefitted from coming through in the slipstreams behind Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu. Could this be the year for Mirra Andreeva? She's only 18 but she's going to win a Grand Slam one of these years. Follow for more
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Wimbledon punditry line-up confirmed - but three big names miss out
The BBC have confirmed a star-studded line-up of pundits for this year's Wimbledon - but there are a few high-profile names who will not be part of the coverage The BBC has revealed its line-up of Wimbledon pundits for this year's tournament, with a mix of familiar faces and notable absences. With the grass-court Grand Slam just days away, tennis enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting showdown under the south-west London sun. For those unable to attend in person at SW19, the BBC promises comprehensive coverage, courtesy of a seasoned team of presenters and a distinguished panel of tennis experts. Clare Balding will spearhead the presenting team, taking over the afternoon slot after Isa Guha starts the day, and before Qasa Aslom wraps up with Today at Wimbledon in the evening. Joining Balding and Guha in the studio will be All England Club veterans John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin and Annabel Croft, all ready to share their insights on the unfolding action. The commentary box will also feature a host of recognisable voices, including Andrew Castle, Andrew Cotter, Jo Durie, Anne Keothavong, Nick Mullins and Todd Woodbridge, among others. Furthermore, the BBC has enlisted an impressive roster of tennis stars for their radio coverage, with Marion Bartoli, Kim Clijsters, Laura Robson, Greg Rusedski, Naomi Broady, Daniela Hantuchova and Leon Smith all making the cut. Wimbledon's expert lineup is missing some notable names this year, with former British No.1 Johanna Konta absent from the BBC's roster despite being part of the studio team last year. Ash Barty, the Australian tennis sensation who clinched the Wimbledon title in 2021 before retiring, won't be returning to the commentary box this year after recently celebrating the arrival of her second child. Nick Kyrgios, the often-controversial figure, has also been left out following last year's backlash when Caroline Nokes, then chair of the Women and Equalities select committee, criticised the BBC for hiring him as a pundit after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Kyrgios responded to his exclusion by telling The Guardian: "I know I'm a great commentator. All I've done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport. "I also think tennis needs commentators who say things that not everyone says. It's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine."
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC confirm Wimbledon broadcast team with Clare Balding, Isa Guha and John McEnroe but no place for Nick Kyrgios
THE BBC have confirmed their team of presenters, pundits and commentators for this year's Championships at Wimbledon. Fans will be treated to several high-profile former stars, including usual suspects 5 Clare Balding and Tim Henman will be a major part of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage Credit: Rex 5 John McEnroe will be a major part of the BBC's coverage Credit: Getty 5 Isa Guha will present action on the Beeb Credit: Getty But there is no place for Isa Guha will present the action from the start of each day's play, with Qasa Alom will continue to front Today at Wimbledon each evening, having taken over from Balding in 2023. Each presenter will be joined by a rotating cast of pundits including McEnroe, Henman, Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin and READ MORE IN SPORT Commentary will be provided by Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, Nick Lester and Simon Reed, among others. Kyrgios, meanwhile, has not been included in the BBC's line-up, with the Aussie former finalist The 30-year-old then went on to call the Beeb's decision "very strange". Like Kyrgios, Andy Murray will not be featuring as a BBC pundit this year. Most read in Tennis BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK BBC's Wimbledon line-up in full Presenters: Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Qasa Alom, Gigi Salmon, Clare McDonnell, Steve Crossman Commentators: Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Katharine Downes, Paul Hand, Abigail Johnson, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Andy Stevenson, Russell Fuller, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Sara Orchard, Maz Farookhi, Claire Thomas, James Gregg, Delyth Lloyd, Chris Dennis, Shourjo Sarkar, Shabnam Younus-Jewell Pundits: John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman, Annabel Croft, Joe Durie, Colin Fleming, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Anne Keothavong, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Nick Monroe, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Todd Woodbridge, Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt, Katie O'Brien, Kim Clijsters, Laura Robson, Naomi Broady, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Leon Smith, Coco Vandeweghe, Greg Rusedski, Daniele Hantuchova, Cara Black, Marion Bartoli Having The BBC will also provide extensive radio coverage across the fortnight. Former Wimbledon champion resurfaces in viral ad with Rafael Nadal three years after bombshell retirement Gigi Salmon, Clare McDonnell and Steve Crossman will lead 5 Live's broadcast team, and will be joined by the likes of Cash, Croft, Laura Robson and Greg Rusedski. As in previous years, McEnroe and Henman will lead 5-Live's "6-Love-6" phone-in. A new feature this year will see highlights of individual matches put on BBC iPlayer. Main highlights package, Today at Wimbledon, will Rather than having a set slot on BBC Two during the first week, the long-running highlights show will begin when live action ends. The Telegraph claim that the first edition of Today at Wimbledon of this year's Championships next Monday will start at 11:55pm. A BBC spokesperson told SunSport: "Live Wimbledon coverage is scheduled to air on BBC One or BBC Two until 10pm in the first week, and until 9pm from the second week, when matches typically finish earlier. "We wouldn't show highlights on another channel during live play, so Today at Wimbledon will be available on BBC iPlayer and scheduled on BBC Two later in the evening, depending on when play ends. "It's currently set for 8pm from Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th July, when earlier finishes are expected." 5 Nick Kyrgios will not be rejoining the BBC's coverage this year Credit: BBC 5 Qasa Alom will present Today at Wimbledon for a third consecutive year Credit: BBC
