Roger Federer rumoured to join BBC Wimbledon commentary team

| by Tom Grant

Roger Federer could be set for a return to Wimbledon in a different role than he's used to - if an all-time broadcasting great of the sport is to be believed.

Sue Barker - who like Federer retired from the tennis spotlight in 2022 - was a giant when it came to the BBC's annual Wimbledon coverage, spending three decades fronting the UK broadcaster's two-week coverage.

Barker was speaking at a Q&A in London earlier this week as she tours the country promoting her new autobiography Calling The Shots.

And, according to Stuart Higgins at the Kingston Nub News, during the event, Barker “also dropped a heavy hint that tennis legend Roger Federer, who officially retired at The Laver Cup tournament at the 02 last month, may be joining the BBC’s commentary team for Wimbledon next year.”

Federer, who has a new book out about him this month, won a record eight men's Wimbledon singles titles alongside the record of most consecutive titles when he won five in a row between 2003 - 2007.

The 41-year-old isn't shy in declaring his fondness for the SW19 grass courts, telling Tennishead in 2019: "Wimbledon was always my favourite tournament, will always be my favourite tournament. My heroes walked the grounds here and walked the courts here. Because of them, I think I became a better player.

“I wish I could play every match of the season here on Centre Court.”

For Federer, life behind the microphone could prove a valuable one for those tuning in, given his career.

He retired having won 103 ATP titles, 20 Grand Slams, has the longest streak of consecutive weeks at World No.1 with 237 and is considered to be one of the greatest men to ever play the sport, taking tennis global through his near two decades on tour.

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