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BBC Apologizes for Wimbledon Broadcast Failures During Djokovic Match

Technical glitches disrupted Djokovic’s Centre Court coverage, raising doubts over the BBC’s bid to retain Wimbledon rights

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Overview

  • The BBC’s live feed cut away for over three minutes during Novak Djokovic’s straight-sets victory over Dan Evans, pausing live Centre Court coverage midway through the second set.
  • Presenter Clare Balding issued an on-air apology after the match, acknowledging that the technical failure was beyond the broadcaster’s control.
  • Viewers took to social media to condemn the coverage as a “shambles” and demanded uninterrupted live tennis throughout the tournament.
  • The incident followed a previous glitch that prematurely switched away from Emma Raducanu’s opening match to another Centre Court game.
  • Reports indicate that TNT Sports and Sky Sports are vying to challenge the BBC for Wimbledon broadcast rights when the current deal expires in 2027.