Sue Barker Wimbledon : A personal history Paperback Book

The thing about our Sue is that she just is Wimbledon. John McEnroeSue Barker first walked through those famous wroughtiron gates aged 13 in 1969 to play in the National Schools event. What Sue didnt know then, was that every year for the next half century, she would be back in some capacity. As a junior, aged 15, as a semifinalist and GrandSlam winner ranked No.3 in the world, as a broadcaster leading the BBC coverage for thirty years and for the first time, as a fan in 2023.And now she returns as a storyteller. The magic has stayed the same, but times have changed. With her firsthand insight and perspective, Sue paints an intimate portrait of the place, past and present, full of behindthescenes details drawn from her own experiences as well as personal conversations with her former mentors, contemporary players, friends and colleagues giants of the game such as Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and many others. They share poignant memories with her and some startling revelations, from Sampass deep regret that he didnt involve his parents more in his Centre Court triumphs to Borg divulging that McEnroe was always the quietest presence in the locker room ... You cannot be serious! From the most talkedabout matches and famous rivalries to the fashions and trends, from the stunning breakthroughs, to the near wins and gutwrenching disappointments, Sues personal history of Wimbledon is touched throughout by Championship stardust and is as... | Sue Barker Wimbledon : A personal history Paperback Book