‘I just don't see why…' – BBC commentator voices concerns after Wimbledon final rights are given to new TV channel
BBC commentator Andrew Castle has expressed concern after TNT Sports won rights to broadcast the Wimbledon final.
The broadcaster have the rights after taking over Eurosport, which previously aired a highlights package from the All
England
Club.
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Andrew Castle expressed his concerns with moving Wimbledon away from free-to-air
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TNT Sports will air the Wimbledon final as well as the BBC
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The BBC will continue their coverage of the Grand Slam as usual, including the final.
Castle, who is part of the BBC's Wimbledon commentary team, has expressed his desire to see the tournament remain on the Beeb.
He argues there would be no benefit in switching from free-to-air to a broadcaster such as TNT Sports.
Castle told
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"In terms of a domestic audience in the UK is concerned, I'd be very surprised if it wasn't on the BBC and free to air.
"But I've been surprised before. I just don't see why or the particular benefit and that's what matters to me.
"It's an institution and an event, not a
tennis
tournament. As long as people see it because it is the big
showcase
.
"When I think of Wimbledon on the BBC, what is really lovely is there are no commercial breaks.
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"And from my point of view in commentary, I've got to think about what we are going to talk about in the breaks with Tim Henman,
Krygios has reportedly been
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It comes roughly a year after the Aussie admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, which meant his selection by the BBC last year sparked backlash.
Krygios had also hoped to play in the tournament but a recurring injury has ruled him out of returning to
court
as a player.
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