Clare’s a perfect match for Wimbledon
SUE BARKER left big shoes to fill as the presenter of the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon. She was a world-class player in the same era as John mcEnroe and martina Navratilova, which made their courtside chats all the more enjoyable.
The BBC’s leading tennis commentator Andrew Castle, also a former British No 1, would have been a good choice to take over. But with her all-round presenting experience, there was only ever going to be one person for the job: Clare Balding.
She has hosted the Wimbledon daily highlights show for years, is unflappable, rarely says ‘umm’ and has a great sense of humour. DAVID PATRICK MooRe,
Beckenham, gtr London.