As the prestigious Wimbledon tournament approaches, tennis fans across the nation are eagerly anticipating the comprehensive coverage promised by the BBC.
From Monday 3 July to Sunday 16 July, audiences will be treated to daily updates and analysis on BBC TV, radio, and online platforms.
Setting the stage for the thrilling fortnight of tennis at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Clare Balding assumes the role of lead presenter. Joining her is the esteemed Isa Guha, who will be live from SW19 each morning at 11 am, except for the opening day when she will grace viewers’ screens at 10:30 am.
The BBC, the undisputed home of Wimbledon, will deliver uninterrupted live tennis action on BBC One and iPlayer until 9 pm throughout the first week of the tournament.
Following the exhilarating matches, fans can catch up on the day’s highlights with the esteemed Qasa Alom, who presents “Today at Wimbledon” at 9 pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
For those who prefer the airwaves, BBC Radio 5 Live and Sounds will provide daily live coverage from SW19. Listeners can tune in to catch the latest updates and expert insights, including the much-loved “6-Love-6” segment hosted by none other than John McEnroe and Tim Henman.
The digital-savvy audience will not be left out, as all matches will be available for streaming on iPlayer. Furthermore, the BBC Sport Website and app will provide clips, commentaries, player columns, and live scores, ensuring that fans can stay engaged with the action at all times.
With Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina returning to defend their titles in the gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles draws, viewers can expect an unparalleled level of expertise and analysis throughout the competition.
The coverage will be presented live from the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club, bringing the magic of Wimbledon directly to audiences’ screens.
Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the tournament’s special place in the hearts of sports fans. She emphasized the BBC’s commitment to delivering comprehensive cross-platform coverage, ensuring that the widest possible audience can enjoy the thrilling action.
Television coverage will be led by the charismatic Clare Balding, who will guide tennis enthusiasts through the tournament on a daily basis. Sharing the screen with her will be a stellar lineup of celebrated names in the sport.
Former Wimbledon champions such as John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, and Pat Cash will grace the studio, providing their invaluable insights.
The team will also include Tim Henman, Tracy Austin, Annabel Croft, Johanna Konta, Anne Keothavong, and Sania Mirza, among others.
Viewers can revel in live tennis until 9 pm during the first week of the tournament on BBC One and iPlayer, ensuring that no thrilling moment goes unnoticed.
The exceptional commentary team, consisting of Andrew Castle, Andrew Cotter, Sam Smith, Chris Bradnam, Kat Downes, Nick Mullins, Matt Chilton, Simon Reed, and John Inverdale, will bring their expertise to the forefront.
Their analysis will be complemented by the likes of Ronald McIntosh, Alison Mitchell, James Burridge, Abigail Johnson, Andy Stevenson, Paul Hand, Nick Lester, Pete Odgers, and David Law. Notably, Andy Stevenson will also present the Wheelchair Final programs during the tournament’s final weekend.
The end of each day’s play will be followed by “Today at Wimbledon” at 9pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Qasa Alom will guide viewers through the best moments of the day’s action on the courts, joined by a host of special guests.
The BBC’s TV news teams will also provide comprehensive coverage, with John Watson and Carol Kirkwood presenting live from SW19 on BBC Breakfast.
Nesta McGregor and Andy Swiss will deliver the latest news updates on BBC One, Radio 4, and BBC News. Additionally, Chetan Pathak will keep UK audiences and international viewers up to date with live sports news on BBC News, including the daily Sportsday program.
Turning to the radio coverage, Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell will bring live updates from Wimbledon on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with Steve Crossman taking over in the evenings.
Former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli will lend their expertise to the analysis, alongside Kim Clijsters, Greg Rusedski, Annabel Croft, Naomi Broady, Leon Smith, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Coco Vandeweghe, and Sania Mirza.
Listeners can enjoy captivating radio commentary from Russell Fuller, Gigi Salmon, David Law, Naomi Cavaday, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Alison Mitchell, Abigail Johnson, Sara Orchard, Katie Smith, and Maz Farookhi.
Finally, for online enthusiasts, the BBC Sport website and app will be the ultimate destination for Wimbledon content. Fans can access clips, live text commentaries, exclusive player columns, reports, and live scores.
Additionally, a live Wimbledon Extra channel will be available on iPlayer, the website, app, and red button. With the BBC’s extensive coverage, viewers can savour every match live, ensuring that they do not miss any moment of their favourite games.
To capture the standout moments from the tournament, BBC Sport’s social media channels will provide instant reaction to the most significant events both on and off the court, allowing fans to engage with the Wimbledon experience to the fullest.