The BBC has revealed its commentary lineup for Wimbledon 2025, with the prestigious tennis tournament set to begin in under a week. The broadcaster has retained many familiar faces for its coverage of the grass-court Grand Slam at SW19.
Clare Balding will spearhead the afternoon presenting duties, with Isa Guha handling morning coverage and Qasa Aslom fronting Today at Wimbledon in the evenings.
The announcement comes as tennis enthusiasts prepare for the championship's return to south-west London. The BBC's comprehensive coverage will feature an array of former players and tennis experts providing analysis throughout the fortnight.
Several notable names are missing from this year's roster, sparking discussion about the broadcaster's selection choices.
The BBC has revealed its commentary lineup for Wimbledon 2025, with the prestigious tennis tournament set to begin in under a week. The broadcaster has retained many familiar faces for its coverage of the grass-court Grand Slam at SW19
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Among those absent from the BBC's lineup is Nick Kyrgios, who expressed his displeasure at being excluded.
The Australian player criticised the decision, telling The Guardian: "I know I'm a great commentator.
His absence from this year's team marks a notable shift in the Beeb's approach to its Wimbledon coverage as the tournament approaches.
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Ash Barty won't be part of the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon 2025
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"All I've done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport.
"I also think tennis needs commentators who say things that not everyone says. It's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine."
Former British No 1 Johanna Konta, who reached world No 4 and appeared in last year's studio coverage, has also been omitted from the roster.
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Additionally, 2021 Wimbledon champion Ash Barty will not feature after welcoming her second child earlier this month.
The BBC's studio team will feature tennis legends including John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin and Annabel Croft, who will join Balding and Guha to offer expert analysis.
Commentary duties will be handled by Andrew Castle, Andrew Cotter, Jo Durie, Anne Keothavong, Nick Mullins and Todd Woodbridge, amongst others.
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Radio coverage has secured additional tennis personalities including Marion Bartoli, Kim Clijsters, Laura Robson, Greg Rusedski, Naomi Broady, Daniela Hantuchova and Leon Smith.
The extensive roster demonstrates the BBC's commitment to comprehensive coverage, drawing on decades of collective tennis expertise from former players and established broadcasters.
Kyrgios's exclusion follows controversy from last year when his appointment drew criticism from Caroline Nokes, then chair of the Women and Equalities select committee.
Nick Kyrgios has been snubbed by the BBC after the former Wimbledon finalist previously admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend
PAShe stated the BBC should "hang its head in shame" for hiring the Australian after he admitted assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
His absence from this year's team marks a notable shift in the Beeb's approach to its Wimbledon coverage as the tournament approaches.
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