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BBC's Sue Barker left in tears by crowd as she quits Wimbledon job after 30 years

Sue Barker was left in tears as she quit her job as main Wimbledon host for the BBC after 30 years.

Former tennis player Sue has been the face and voice of the channel's coverage of the world famous tournament for decades, so it came as a big shock to players, fellow pundits and viewers when it was announced before the start of this year's events that she'd be bowing out once the latest champions had been crowned.

Sue leaving her BBC job was a huge talking point throughout Wimbledon this year, with her colleague and another former pro, John McEnroe, pleading with her to stay as they hosted together at the start of the two week long competition, saying he didn't know how they could continue without her.

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