Andrew Castle, 62, is set to leave his role as the BBC’s lead tennis commentator after this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Multiple outlets report that the long-serving broadcaster has been informed that his position will change following the tournament, which begins later this month. Castle has worked on the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage for more than two decades, describing a 23-year run as a “hell of a journey,” with both pressure and controversy at times, but also calling it a privilege. He also says the decision was communicated to him a couple of months ago, and one report attributes it to BBC head of sport Alex Kay-Jelski, who is seeking to move coverage in a new direction. Castle continues to appear around the tennis calendar, including at Queen’s, as a commentator and presenter. While he will no longer lead the Wimbledon commentary, one report claims he may remain part of the BBC tennis team beyond this year, with possible plans for further involvement reported for 2027. The outlet reports also note Castle’s last Wimbledon as lead commentator starts on Monday 29 June, with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek returning.