BBC viewers tuning into Wimbledon coverage on Sunday, July 5, saw a familiar face missing from the presenting team. Isa Guha, who typically hosts the morning segment of the Championships, was absent from SW19 as the tournament entered its second week.
Laura Robson Steps In
Former British tennis player Laura Robson filled in for Guha and announced the change at the start of the broadcast. “What a day. If you love sport, what a treat, what an incredible line-up all round. Here at Wimbledon, it's middle Sunday and the last 16 matches are getting underway,” Robson said. She explained that Guha was at Lord's to present the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup final between England and Australia.
Robson added: “That's where Isa is today, so I'm on top of the tennis - she's on top of the cricket.” She also mentioned the England men's football match against Mexico and the British Grand Prix as other major sporting events happening that day.
Viewer Reaction
BBC viewers quickly took to social media to express their delight at Robson's hosting. One user on X wrote: “Ooh Laura getting to present Wimbledon on BBC?” Another commented: “Laura Robson presenting on the BBC Two coverage of Wimbledon today,” accompanied by heart emojis. A third viewer said: “Nice to see @laurarobson5 standing in for @isaguha on @BBCSport this morning.” Many called for Robson to become a permanent lead presenter, with one fan stating: “I hope she gets the top job in the next few years. She's great on TNT.”
Wimbledon Action
Sunday's matches included Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner advancing to the quarter-finals. On Number One Court, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a five-set thriller. Centre Court saw women's number one Aryna Sabalenka eliminated by Naomi Osaka in straight sets, while Coco Gauff secured her win just before the 11pm curfew.
Coverage of Wimbledon continues on BBC One and BBC Two, and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
