Andrew Castle says this year’s Wimbledon will be his last as BBC commentator

Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic. the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.

The 62-year-old. who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t say I have enjoyed every minute because there have been moments of pressure. controversy, but it has been a huge privilege.

“To be honest. when I got the job 23 years ago, a lot of the more experienced commentators felt that they should have been first in line. Their noses were put out of joint. So. in the wider scheme of things, I am lucky that I had the best gig in sports broadcasting for so long, during the greatest age of men’s tennis.”

Castle was uncertain about his future, he replied: “My wife Sophia. I are building a house and we’re about to have a third grandchild, so things are good. I am not sure what will come next professionally, but whatever it is, I’ll embrace it.”

Castle was Britain’s No 1 men’s singles player in 1986,. made the third round at the US Open in 1987, losing in four sets to Boris Becker. He established himself as a commentator at GMTV. has worked for Sky Sports as well as being a game-show host and DJ.

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