Andrew Castle ends 23-year run as BBC Wimbledon commentator

Veteran broadcaster Andrew Castle has called his final Wimbledon final for the BBC, concluding a 23-year tenure as the network's lead commentator for the men's championship match. Castle, 62, signed off on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after providing commentary for Jannik Sinner's victory over Alexander Zverev, marking the end of an era for millions of British viewers.

The BBC informed Castle earlier this year that it planned to take its coverage in a new direction and would be removing him from the lead commentator role for the 2027 Championships. The broadcaster offered him a continued position on the team in a different capacity, but Castle declined, choosing to leave the corporation entirely rather than accept a reduced role. He described the decision as leaving him sad and disappointed, and acknowledged a sense of grief over the conclusion of what he once called the best gig in sports broadcasting.

In his final broadcast, Castle joked with fellow departing commentator John Lloyd that they were being "put out to grass" and "booted" by the BBC. He reflected on his long association with the tournament, noting his children were eight and ten years old when he called his first final...