Soo Parker spent nearly 30 years as a face to cover Wimbledon in the BBC, and she left a red when an example of her emotional support was sent to the wife and mother of Andy Murray
The broadcasting legend on the British Broadcasting Association, such as Sue Barker, got its fair share of the moments you prefer from memory. She left one of these red -face incidents when she was arrested on a tape that chants Andy Murray violently to win in Wimbledon.
This will not be embarrassing at the slightest if Parker's commitment to maintain neutrality while covering the British players. However, the former French open champion could not resist Murray's support as he stormed his first title in Wimbledon in 2013.
Parker, who also confessed to a dispute in the media center, made its goal to appear neutral when her British colleagues were competing in SW19. At least while the cameras were rolling, as a leaked clip revealed that she was excited like anyone else in supporting Murray when I thought no one was looking.
“One of the challenges of hosting the BBC coverage, Wimbledon, was watching the British players,” Parker wrote in her book in 2024. “As a person I love playing for my country – and when I look back in my career, it is our GB WIGHTAN Cup victories that concern me more than winning the Grand Championship and reaching No. 3 in the world rankings – I was often a wreck.
“I used to make sure that I was precisely neutral on the air, but of course I always wanted home players to succeed because I know how special it is to play well in Wimbledon and satisfy an appreciation audience.
“As a player, his successes often came to difficult courts, I also understand the other aspect of that and the emotions you are going through when you have to admit that you are also not letting yourself, but also the amazing supporters who chanted you through thick and gentle.
“The most distinct match for the nerves was the Andy Final against the Spanish Fernando Verdosko in the 2013 campaign. It was two groups and I lived with him in the studio, very tense and emotional as it seemed as if it were abroad.
“Joe, the voice lady, photographed me screaming and pumping the fist and sent the clip to Judy Murray, who later transferred to Andy and [Murray’s wife] Kim. Very embarrassing! Then, incredibly, fought by Verdasco challenge and continued to win Wimbledon. I received an email from Judy after he eventually won, saying that I was ever injured than it was! “
Murray, 38, has succeeded in two groups to overcome Verdasco and reach half Wimbledon. Then he came from behind again to overcome Jerzy Janown before getting a straight victory over Novak Djokovic in the 2013 final.
Parker, the beloved face to cover Wimbledon in the BBC nearly three decades ago, achieved an influential return last summer to honor Murray's emotional farewell to SW19. It was only clear what the husband shared after many years of work together.
Judy Murray, the mother of Andy, noticed that Hamas Parker during her son's victories often exceed her. This comes after Andy likened himself talks with the legend of the tennis broadcasting to those who have his mother.
“I always liked to chat with Sue. It was like chatting with my mother or nearly near,” was reflected in 2022 while Parker bend her duties in Wimbledon. “She has this warmth for her.
“She usually made TV interviews and does not always feel the most natural for me. But with her, I almost felt that she was able to forget that.
“When I go to the studio in Wimbledon, instead of conducting an interview with the BBC in a studio, she made her feel more relaxed. It was as if you were talking to someone in the living room. That's what I really loved.”
