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Sue Barker ‘has laryngitis’ as BBC addresses Wimbledon fears

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Sue Barker is reportedly ‘ill with laryngitis’ just days before what could be the broadcasting legend’s final ever Wimbledon.

It was announced in June that former tennis pro Sue, 66, will step away Wimbledon coverage after this tournament.

Sue joined the BBC as a tennis pundit in 1993, moving from Sky. And she has subsequently anchored coverage of Wimbledon for nearly 30 years.

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Devon-born star Sue won 15 WTA Tour singles titles during her playing career. Other achievements include a Grand Slam singles title at the 1976 French Open.

She reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3 and also reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 1977.

Sue Barker readies herself during a tennis match at Wimbledon
Sue Barker readies herself during a tennis match at Wimbledon in 1997 (Credit: BBC iPlayer)

Sue Barker ‘ill’ – will she be at Wimbledon?

There are fears Sue’s final ever Wimbledon may end prematurely following reports she has an inflamed larynx.

She has been expected to be involved throughout the tournament the men’s final on Sunday July 10.

Read more: Sue Barker steps down from hosting Wimbledon coverage

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Sue Barker interviews finalist Venus Williams in 2017

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer