Clare Balding is the new face for Wimbledon tennis from 2023 onwards. When legendary Sue Barker stepped down from hosting the coverage of Wimbledon in 2022, she left big shoes to fill, but who better to jump straight into them than Clare? The popular sports presenter has a wealth of knowledge under her belt, having presented on everything from the Olympics to rugby league and BBC Sports Personality of the Year over the years, and has worked on providing the BBC radio and television coverage of Wimbledon since 1995. Now, she’s the main host for the ultimate tennis tournament and can’t wait to get stuck into her new role.
“It’s a huge honour to be given this responsibility but I am very aware that no one person can fill Sue’s shoes,” says Clare. “This will always be a team effort and we’re lucky that the BBC line-up includes former professionals with huge insight as well as wonderful reporters and commentators. It’s my job to bring out the best in them and to help make our viewers feel they have a front row seat on the greatest sporting stage.”
