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Longstanding commentator Jo Durie has announced she has commentated on her final Wimbledon match.
The 65-year-old revealed on social media that, after three decades, she was stepping away from the microphone.
Her last match was Iga Swiatek’s shock defeat to Alexandra Eala on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
She wrote on X: “Well after 30 years of commentating today was my last match. Great way to finish on Centre Court.
“Thanks to BBC & fellow comms Chris, Simon & Sam had such fun over the years. I’ll be back to watch. Love this sport.”
Durie had a successful career as a player before working as a TV and radio commentator.
She won two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles alongside Jeremy Bates – Wimbledon in 1987 and Australian Open in 1991.
Durie reached number 5 in the world in singles and reached at least the quarter-finals of each slam.
She reached the semi-final of both the French Open and US Open in 1983.
She was also just the second British woman to win $1million in prize money after Virginia Wade.
Durie is also one of the few players who enjoyed a winning record against the legendary Steffi Graf – leading 4-3 in head-to-head.
Wimbledon commentator change
Andrew Castle is also another name who will disappear from the BBC airways after the 2026 Championships.
The former British tennis star has been on the mic for two decades and has covered some memorable moments as lead commentator.
Among the memorable moments include Andy Murray‘s Wimbledon singles titles in 2013 and 2016.
In an interview with The Times, Castle has revealed that former chief of The Athletic Alex Kay-Jelski has decided to take the BBC’s coverage in a different direction.
He said: “To be honest, when I got the job 23 years ago, a lot of the more experienced commentators felt that they should have been first in line.
“Their noses were put out of joint. So, in the wider scheme of things, I am lucky that I had the best gig in sports broadcasting for so long, during the greatest age of men’s tennis.
“My wife Sophia and I are building a house and we’re about to have a third grandchild, so things are good.
“I am not sure what will come next professionally, but whatever it is, I’ll embrace it.”
Longstanding commentator Jo Durie has announced she has commentated on her final Wimbledon match.
The 65-year-old revealed on social media that, after three decades, she was stepping away from the microphone.
Her last match was Iga Swiatek’s shock defeat to Alexandra Eala on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
She wrote on X: “Well after 30 years of commentating today was my last match. Great way to finish on Centre Court.
“Thanks to BBC & fellow comms Chris, Simon & Sam had such fun over the years. I’ll be back to watch. Love this sport.”
Durie had a successful career as a player before working as a TV and radio commentator.
She won two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles alongside Jeremy Bates – Wimbledon in 1987 and Australian Open in 1991.
Durie reached number 5 in the world in singles and reached at least the quarter-finals of each slam.
She reached the semi-final of both the French Open and US Open in 1983.
She was also just the second British woman to win $1million in prize money after Virginia Wade.
Durie is also one of the few players who enjoyed a winning record against the legendary Steffi Graf – leading 4-3 in head-to-head.
Wimbledon commentator change
Andrew Castle is also another name who will disappear from the BBC airways after the 2026 Championships.
The former British tennis star has been on the mic for two decades and has covered some memorable moments as lead commentator.
Among the memorable moments include Andy Murray‘s Wimbledon singles titles in 2013 and 2016.
In an interview with The Times, Castle has revealed that former chief of The Athletic Alex Kay-Jelski has decided to take the BBC’s coverage in a different direction.
He said: “To be honest, when I got the job 23 years ago, a lot of the more experienced commentators felt that they should have been first in line.
“Their noses were put out of joint. So, in the wider scheme of things, I am lucky that I had the best gig in sports broadcasting for so long, during the greatest age of men’s tennis.
“My wife Sophia and I are building a house and we’re about to have a third grandchild, so things are good.
“I am not sure what will come next professionally, but whatever it is, I’ll embrace it.”
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| ✍️ Autor: | Josh Fordham |
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