Big price for McEnroe as tennis legend paid more than former lead presenter Sue Barker for BBC role

Former world number one America’s John McEnroe took home a handsome chunk of money while working for the BBC during Wimbledon 2023.

The 64-year-old has been associated with British broadcasters for quite a while for their tennis coverage.

As per the latest report by Daily Express, the seven-time Grand Slam winner ended up making £30,000 compared to the last year and took home a sum of £210,000 while working as a co-commentator for the BBC during the mega-event which recently concluded in London.

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That was more than what former lead presenter Sue Barker used to earn with the British broadcasters during her time with as it was reported that her income was between £185,000 and £189,999.

The tournament concluded with a grand finale between the current world number one Carlos Alcaraz and the defending champion Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

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It was the youngster who came out on top in a five-set thriller with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4.

The victory ended Djokovic’s 34-match winning streak in the competition which lasted for more than four years where he won four back-to-back titles.

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