Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Tennis Player, Television Presenter, Sports Broadcaster |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Paignton, Devon, England |
Latest News about Sue Barker
20/06/2025
Sue Barker was featured in a major obituary-style retrospective in The Guardian on 19th October 2025, celebrating her 69-year life and career as a former tennis champion and BBC presenter. The article highlighted her 30-year tenure hosting Wimbledon and her transition to speaking on resilience, noting her enduring impact on British sports broadcasting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sue Barker is a celebrated British former tennis champion who won the French Open in 1976 and later became one of the most recognizable faces of BBC sports broadcasting, particularly as the host of live Wimbledon coverage for 30 years until 2022. She was awarded the MBE for her contributions to sports and is now a speaker on resilience and performance. |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Tennis commentary, public speaking on resilience and performance |
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Career
| Tennis |
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| Broadcasting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Coached by legendary tennis coach Arthur Roberts from age 11 | |
| 2. Received the title MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her contributions to sports | |
| 3. Authored an autobiography titled 'Calling the Shots: My Autobiography' | |
| 4. Appeared on the BBC program 'Desert Island Discs' |