Tennis legend Roger Federer is reportedly set for a sensational comeback to Wimbledon, with England’s The Telegraph reporting that the eight-time winner is in superior talks with the BBC to work as a commentator on this yr’s match.
The Telegraph reported he would possible cut up duties between the BBC and ESPN, such is the associated fee the 41-year-old calls for.
After the retirement of Sue Barker from the BBC’s protection final yr after 30 years, Britain’s nationwide broadcaster is trying to refresh their protection.
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Federer had a particular relationship with Barker, who famously introduced him to tears after his maiden title in 2003.
Accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award on the BT Sport Action Woman Awards in November, Barker inadvertently revealed the BBC’s presenting panel on the All England Club this yr, saying it was “absolutely wonderful to leave it with Clare,” referring to English broadcaster Clare Balding, who was internet hosting the awards.
“But also Clare, this year at Wimbledon, myself, you and Isa Guha,” she mentioned.
“To have three women presenting Wimbledon for the first time ever.”
Federer might have a particular relationship with Sue Barker and Wimbledon, however profitable the match eight instances isn’t all the time sufficient to be recognised on its hallowed grounds.
He just lately revealed he was denied entry to the All England Club by a safety guard who did not recognise him.
Talking to Trevor Noah on The Daily Show, he mentioned: “When you win Wimbledon, you become a member automatically.
“And honestly, I don’t know about membership cards, they are probably at home somewhere and I’ve just been travelling, so I had no idea.
“I’m like, ‘No I don’t have my membership card, but I am a member. I’m just wondering where I can get in’.”
He claimed he was informed: “Other side, but you have to be a member.”
“So I look at her one last time and I’m in a panic now – and I still can’t believe I said this because I still feel bad about this – but I look at her and say, ‘I’ve won this tournament eight times. Please believe me, I am a member. Where do I get in?”
Federer has remained busy in retirement, with GQ’s Most Stylish Man of the Decade being snapped at Paris Fashion Week just lately.
The 41-year-old despatched the web wild after he posed for a photograph with Ok-Pop superstars Blackpink.
The woman group are thought of the largest on this planet, and have headlined two world excursions, with greater than 37 million followers on TikTook.
They topped the Billboard Music Charts in October 2022 with their second studio album Born Pink, and Federer was beaming on the likelihood to pose for a photograph with the pop group.
“My kids said this was a definite IG post,” he mentioned on Instagram.
He was additionally noticed with spouse Mirka in Paris, with Mirka carrying a jumper with a goat on it, probably a mirrored image of her ideas on the continued GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate in tennis.
Source: www.news.com.au
