‘Gutted With This News’ – Andy Murray and Martina Navratilova React to Legendary Wimbledon Presenter Stepping Down This Year

Earlier this week, Sue Barker, presenter of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage, announced her decision to retire after this year’s tournament. Prompting emotional reactions from Martina Navratilova and Andy Murray on social media.

She had taken up the role after a successful tennis career that saw her win the French Open title in 1976. Moreover, she is the last British woman to win the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. After 30 years of her role as a presenter, Barker has stepped down.

Martina Navratilova and Andy Murray pay tribute to Sue Barker

Navratilova took to Twitter to react to Barker’s retirement. She said, “Well done Sue- what an amazing career- congrats and enjoy your “retirement”:), Xoxox”

Additionally, Murray also expressed his emotions after knowing about Barker’s retirement. He took to Instagram and posted a story saying, “Gutted with this news. Absolutely love Sue.”

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Earlier, Barker, while announcing her retirement, said, “What a wonderful time I’ve had working on some of the biggest sporting events around the world. I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me. I’ve worked with the best of the best.”

Murray advances in Stuttgart

Yesterday, Andy Murray had a convincing win over Alexander Bublik in the second round of the ATP BOSS Open in Stuttgart, Germany. In a match lasting one hour and 42 minutes, the three-time Grand Slam champion got the better of his opponent in straight sets 6-3 7-6(4).

Talking about Bublik after entering the quarterfinals, Murray said, “He is predictable in his unpredictability. You are prepared for some amazing shots and then maybe some loose games. Today he played some amazing stuff for five or six games in the second set and everything was coming off and I was getting a bit frustrated, but I kept fighting. Held a tough game at 2-5 and I thought I played well through to the finish.”

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In the quarterfinals, Murray will take on the top seed, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their match will take place later today.