Sue Barker 'didn't want to give up' Wimbledon as she is 'not looking forward to retiring'

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Wimbledon this summer after 30 years, bowing out after the men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. In an interview with Express.co.uk Sue reflected on her decision and admitted she "didn't want to give up" her role, as she admits she is "not looking forward" to retirement.Express.co.uk caught up with Sue at The Women in Film and TV Awards as she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.The tennis player-turned-commentator was asked how she was doing in December, nearly half a year into her retirement.She replied: "I've been keeping busy.

I finished my book so I then went on a book tour so having already said I was retiring I went on this massive book tour all around the theatres."So, I've been really busy so it hasn't really sunk in yet but it's not going to be easy."Sue then admitted that it wasn't her choice to leave Wimbledon but she knew it was the "right time" for her.She continued: "I didn't want to give up, I loved the job, so I can't say I am looking forward to retirement, I'm not, I wish I was younger and could carry on."But you know, time, unfortunately, moves on and you have to know the time that is right for you to move on.This was the right time for me and I will go back as a fan and enjoy it."This is not the first time Sue has touched on her decision to leave Wimbledon, as she spoke to Lorraine about her move.She told Lorraine: "I will miss it terribly, I wish I was 30 years younger and starting out."I loved the job and I didn't want to give it up but I felt it was the right time and I could walk out with my head held high, which I was able to do.This was very much my choice."The Centre Court standing ovation was, without question, the greatest moment in my career."By a long way.