Sue Barker, famed for her illustrious tennis career and previous role as a Wimbledon Championships presenter, enjoys a tranquil life with her husband away from the courts. Barker, a retired professional tennis player, has an impressive record of 15 WTA Tour singles titles won during her career. At the peak of her success, the 68 year old achieved a world ranking of No.
3. Before embarking on her tennis journey, Barker was born and raised in the coastal town of Paignton, situated on Torbay's coast in Devon. This delightful town, part of the 'English Riviera', is renowned for its mild climate, sandy beach, and the iconic Paignton Pier, reports Gloucestershire Live .
The town also boasts a zoo with over 2,000 animals and more than 80 acres of beautiful grounds. After retiring from tennis, Barker transitioned into a commentator and TV presenter role. She began hosting the BBC's Today at Wimbledon in 1994, and from 2000 until 2022, she presented coverage of the Championships annually.
She also succeeded David Coleman as the presenter of the sports quiz show A Question of Sport in 1997. However, following the BBC's decision to revamp the show, she retired from it in 2020. Away from the camera, Barker enjoys a peaceful life with her husband, Lance Tankard, of over 35 years.
The couple currently live in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Stanton, Gloucestershire, having previously resided on a 26-acre estate in Godalming, Surrey. In 2017, Barker emerged victorious from a planning d.