Former player Barker, who won Roland Garros in 1976, stepped down this year after three decades as lead presenter for the tennis fortnight, but left an enticing trail of breadcrumbs about the chances of the just-retired Federer joining the broadcast squad.
The suggestion might just be plausible with former VIP talker Boris Becker currently in a prison prison for fraudulent bankruptcy with good chances of being deported when he is due for release in 2023.
Local media in London’s posh Kensington reported Barker’s hints made during a one-woman appearance to promote her new autobiography Calling the Shots.
The Kensington News Hub reported that Parker.“also dropped a heavy hint that tennis legend Roger Federer, who officially retired at The Laver Cup tournament at the 02 last month, may be joining the BBC’s commentary team for Wimbledon next year.”
Federer, 41, retired last month at the Laver Cup after failing to get match fit following three knee operations in recent seasons.
The winner of 20 Grand Slams has said he plans to remain active in the sport through his charity foundation and possibly coaching; broadcasting was not specifically mentioned.
With Barker stepping down, the BBC is searching for a replacement to head coverage next summer.
Other headline former players who are familiar faces during the Wimbledonpet fortnight include John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Pat Cash.
The second-line squad features Tracy Austin, Johanna Konta, Caroline Wozniacki, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft, Andrew Castle, Kim Clijsters, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming and John Lloyd.
Former BBC commentator Sue Barker has set London media aflutter with her hint that Roger Federer could be added to the lineup for annual Wimbledon coverage.
Former player Barker, who won Roland Garros in 1976, stepped down this year after three decades as lead presenter for the tennis fortnight, but left an enticing trail of breadcrumbs about the chances of the just-retired Federer joining the broadcast squad.
The suggestion might just be plausible with former VIP talker Boris Becker currently in a prison prison for fraudulent bankruptcy with good chances of being deported when he is due for release in 2023.
Local media in London’s posh Kensington reported Barker’s hints made during a one-woman appearance to promote her new autobiography Calling the Shots.
The Kensington News Hub reported that Parker.“also dropped a heavy hint that tennis legend Roger Federer, who officially retired at The Laver Cup tournament at the 02 last month, may be joining the BBC’s commentary team for Wimbledon next year.”
Federer, 41, retired last month at the Laver Cup after failing to get match fit following three knee operations in recent seasons.
The winner of 20 Grand Slams has said he plans to remain active in the sport through his charity foundation and possibly coaching; broadcasting was not specifically mentioned.
With Barker stepping down, the BBC is searching for a replacement to head coverage next summer.
Other headline former players who are familiar faces during the Wimbledonpet fortnight include John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Pat Cash.
The second-line squad features Tracy Austin, Johanna Konta, Caroline Wozniacki, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft, Andrew Castle, Kim Clijsters, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming and John Lloyd.
