SUE BARKER will step down from her role as BBC's Wimbledon presenter following the 2022 tournament.
The 66-year-old has spent the last 30 years as part of the broadcaster's coverage in SW19.
A statement from Barker said: "What a wonderful time I’ve had working on some of the biggest sporting events around the world.
"I will miss it terribly but after 30 years I feel the time is right for me.
"I’ve worked with the best of the best."
Barker first joined the BBC's Wimbledon coverage in 1993, and has anchored the coverage of the tournament since 2000.
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Her last day in the job will be Sunday, July 10 for the men's final.
Barker played tennis professionally before beginning her career in broadcasting following her retirement in 1984.
She won the 1976 French Open, but her best result at Wimbledon was reaching the semi-finals in 1976.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater revealed the broadcaster had wanted Barker to continue in the job past this year's tournament.
She said: "Sue is a national treasure and we'd have loved for her to continue in her role for many years to come.
"We do of course respect her decision and understand why, after 30 years of leading Wimbledon presentation, she's ready to make this year her last.
"We thank Sue for the remarkable contribution she has made to sports broadcasting during what has been a truly extraordinary and illustrious career."
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