Andy Murray could earn more than £200k from the BBC for just a fortnight’s work at Wimbledon
During a stellar tennis career lasting nearly 20 years, Sir Andy Murray has earned a bob or two. Indeed, one estimate published after he bowed out at the Paris Olympics put his net worth at nearly £85million.
But even he might find it hard to resist the offer of £100,000 A WEEK from the BBC in order to provide punditry at Wimbledon next year. This would match the eye-watering sum paid to John McEnroe for his annual fortnight in SW19.
The recent BBC pay report showed the American great, now 65, picked up £195,000-£199,999 for “Wimbledon coverage” in 2023-24. One critic on social media vented: “John McEnroe got £200k for being part of Wimbledon for 14 days? The licence fee really needs to be scrapped.”
McEnroe has been the leading commentator and pundit for the broadcaster during the tournament for years (although he also works for ESPN while he’s in London). And the BBC would surely have to at least match his salary if it was to tempt Britain’s greatest ever tennis player on to the airwaves during Wimbledon fortnight.
In 2011, there was a furore over a report that Tim Henman – who never managed to reach the same heights as Murray – was also going to be paid £200,000 to commentate at Wimbledon.
