Sue Barker, renowned for her remarkable tennis career and former role as a presenter of the Wimbledon Championships, leads a peaceful life with her husband away from the courts. Barker, a retired professional tennis player, boasts an impressive record of 15 WTA Tour singles titles won during her career. At the height of her success, the 68-year-old achieved a world ranking of No.
3. Born and bred in the coastal town of Paignton on Torbay's coast in Devon, Barker spent her early years before her tennis career in this part of the 'English Riviera'. The charming town is known for its mild climate, sandy beach, the iconic Paignton Pier, and a zoo that houses over 2,000 animals within its 80-acre grounds.
READ MORE: Inside Jennifer Saunders' life in Devonshire market town where homes average £500k Post-retirement from tennis, Barker transitioned into commentary and TV presenting. She took up the role of host for BBC 's Today at Wimbledon in 1994, and from 2000 until 2022, she presented coverage of the Championships annually. She also hosted the sports quiz show A Question of Sport from 1997, succeeding David Coleman.
However, following the BBC's decision to revamp the show, she retired from it in 2020. Off-screen, Barker enjoys a serene life with her husband, Lance Tankard, of over 35 years. Currently residing in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Stanton, Gloucestershire, Barker previously lived on a sprawling 26-acre estate in Godalming, Surrey.
In 2017, Barker triumphed in a.