John McEnroe has expressed that he misses Sue Barker, who was the face of the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage until her departure in 2022. The seven-time Grand Slam champion acknowledges that the broadcaster is evolving and that such changes are inevitable.
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Earlier this year, long-time lead commentator Andrew Castle announced his retirement from BBC coverage, marking the end of his time as the main commentator for the men's singles final. At 62, Castle opted to leave the BBC entirely despite the option to stay on in a different capacity.
McEnroe noted that while there is a push to modernize the BBC's Wimbledon offerings, he has not observed significant changes in the coverage so far. He remarked, “I sort of wish she was still there, and I'm betting you a lot of other people do.”
Despite the changes, McEnroe, 67, feels grateful for his time with the BBC, appreciating the freedom to be authentic. He commented on the general nature of transitions in broadcasting, stating, “I don't necessarily know why suddenly they decided they didn't want to do it with him, unless it's just inevitable that at some point, we're all [gone].” McEnroe indicated that he will continue to adapt as changes come.