Clare Balding confirmed as Sue Barker’s replacement on BBC Wimbledon coverage

Balding had presented the evening highlights show from SW19.
Clare Balding confirmed as Sue Barker’s replacement on BBC Wimbledon coverage

Clare Balding at Wimbledon last summer (John Walton/PA)

The BBC has confirmed that Clare Balding will succeed Sue Barker as its lead presenter for Wimbledon this summer.

Barker stepped down at the end of last year’s tournament following 30 years covering one of the broadcaster’s flagship events.

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