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. Before embarking on her tennis journey, Barker was born and brought up in the coastal town of Paignton, located on Torbay's coast in Devon. This charming town, part of the 'English Riviera', is known for its mild climate, sandy beach, and the iconic Paignton Pier.
The town also houses a zoo with over 2,000 animals and more than 80 acres of stunning grounds. Post-retirement 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 took over from 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. Off-screen, Barker enjoys a serene life with her husband, Lance Tankard, of over 35 years.
The couple currently reside in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Stanton, Gloucestershire, having previously lived on a 26-acre estate in Godalming, Surrey. In 2017, Barker triumphed in a planning permission dispute to raise the roof of t.