Andre Agassi's commentary during the Wimbledon semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner has divided BBC viewers, with some praising his insight and others calling for him to be taken off air. The American tennis legend joined Clare Balding, Tim Henman, and John McEnroe in the studio before moving to Centre Court to commentate alongside Andrew Castle.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
Given his previous coaching role with Djokovic, Agassi seemed an ideal choice for many. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised him on X, writing: "Andre Agassi commentating [four red heart emojis]." One user replied: "The insight is incredible. The detail and the knowledge, a huge eye opener to fair weather watchers like me." Another added: "Agassi commentating on the Sinner - Djokovic match is such a huge improvement over McEnroe who gets a lot of the big matches. Way more in-depth analysis!"
However, not everyone shared that enthusiasm. One X account wrote: "Could someone at the BBC please take Andre Agassi off the air immediately. He is absolutely ruining the Sinner v Djokovic semi-final. Somebody act right now because this is unbearable. Whoever chose him needs firing! What were you thinking!" A second user claimed: "He's got the vocal range of a dishwasher. He's found the exact frequency between 'inaudible and mumble'. Turn it down and you can't hear him; turn it up and the neighbours think they're sat in centre court at the end of every point won."
Criticism of Commentary Style
A third viewer added: "Please Please, either ask Andre Agassi to speak clearly, or remove him from commentary. His content is good I’m sure but, he mumbles and is so monotone it’s difficult to hear what he's saying." Prior to his gantry appearance, Agassi had an eventful afternoon, swearing live on air while offering a verdict on Djokovic. He also appeared confused by Clare Balding's attempt to discuss the Serb's ear seedings.
Sinner and Djokovic competed for a spot in Sunday's final, with the winner facing Alexander Zverev. Zverev had earlier ended British wildcard Arthur Fery's dream with a dominant straight-sets victory.
