John McEnroe Slams BBC Over Wimbledon Pay Disparity – 'It's Ridiculous!'
McEnroe slams BBC over Wimbledon pay gap

Tennis icon John McEnroe has launched a scathing attack on the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of unfair pay practices during its Wimbledon coverage. The seven-time Grand Slam champion didn't hold back, calling the salary gap between male and female commentators "ridiculous".

The Pay Gap Controversy

McEnroe revealed he was "shocked" to discover that female co-commentators were earning substantially less than their male colleagues for essentially the same work. "It's 2024 – how is this still happening?" the American star questioned during a recent interview.

Wimbledon's Equality Paradox

The criticism comes despite Wimbledon's own progressive stance on gender equality in prize money. The tournament has paid equal prize money to male and female champions since 2007, making the BBC's pay disparity particularly glaring.

Industry-Wide Issue

McEnroe suggested this isn't just a BBC problem but reflects broader issues in sports broadcasting. "We need to do better across the board," he stated, calling for more transparency in how networks determine commentator salaries.

The BBC has yet to respond publicly to McEnroe's comments, leaving tennis fans wondering if changes might be coming ahead of next year's tournament.