BBC Wimbledon 2023 Isa Guha reveals what The Championships mean to them

[Published: 27 June 2023]

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What’s your most memorable moment from Wimbledon over the years and why?

“I remember listening to the Nadal and Federer 2008 final on the radio. It was one of the greatest sporting moments and the longest final in history at the time. Jonathan Overend was on commentary - I’d obviously listened to a lot of TMS over the years but I was so in awe of how the tennis commentary came to life and the pace of it. I finished up watching it on TV and saw those incredible scenes of Nadal falling on his back. Two of the greatest going head-to-head was such iconic theatre. This match, and Murray 2013 where I remember being a nervous wreck, then the elation when he finally did it, were my favourite moments.”

What makes Wimbledon such an iconic tournament in the sporting calendar?

“It’s the history and the prestige. It feels like a hot ticket because there are so few available and when you’re in the arena it feels like you really are part of something special. But more than that it’s the centrepiece of the sporting summer - where all of the best players have graced the stage.”

What should tennis fans be excited for this year?

“There’s an amazing crop of young players on the men's side coming through, Andy Murray will be a focal point as always, especially after his brave-hearted performances in the Australian Open, and Djokovic, who has just become the most successful men’s player of all time, will look to extend his title lead. The depth in the women’s game is super exciting, and while Swiatek, Rybakina and Sabalenka have been dominating, I wouldn’t bet against an outside favourite.”

Source BBC TWO

July 3, 2023 4:00am ET by BBC TWO  

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