Watching the ATP Finals in Turin over the past couple of days has brought back so many happy memories of those years at the 02 when the event was on our doorstep.
Those golden weeks when Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray were at the forefront of the game, all captured by the Sky Sports cameras. Our stellar team back then included the likes of Greg Rusedski, Boris Becker, Annabel Croft, Peter Fleming, Pat Cash, the 2 Barrys; Cowan and Millns, Leif Shiras, Sam Smith, Nick Lester and Mark Petchey.
Prime Video took over in 2019 and raised production levels to new heights thanks to improved technology and a passionate desire to show viewers everything, everywhere.
Catherine Whitaker, Tim Henman, Daniela Hantuchova and Martina Navratilova brought a fresh approach to the way things were done while Annabel, Greg and I adapted to the new demands, were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed some wonderful trips and, more recently in the case of Cancun, a memorable one…though not necessarily for the right reasons!
Now the broadcasting mantle is poised to be handed back to Sky who hit the ground running at the US Open this year with my good friend GiGi Salmon leading the way.
Who knows what will happen over the next few seasons. The world of TV and Radio is ever changing but whatever opportunities lie in wait I’m so grateful for the past sixteen years that have produced some of the greatest matches, rivalries and individuals this wonderful sport has ever borne witness to.
In Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, and a little further down the line the likes of Hannah Klugman, Isabelle Lacy, Mingge Xu, Hephzibah Oluwadare, Mika Stojsavljevic and, on the boys side, junior Wimbledon Champion Henry Searle and a host of other promising youngsters Great Britain has much to look forward to, likewise all lovers of the sport.
Thanks so much for watching…and listening….over the years and here’s to whatever comes next!