John McEnroe is set to return to the BBC's broadcasting team for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.
The 67-year-old tennis icon will join a lineup that includes Andre Agassi and Eugenie Bouchard.
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McEnroe, who won three men's singles titles at the All England Club in the 1980s, has been a regular commentator for the BBC since 2004.
According to the corporation's 2023-24 annual accounts, he previously earned between £195,000 and £199,999 for his two weeks of work, equating to roughly £14,000 per day.
His peak BBC earnings came in the 2022-23 period, when he received between £205,000 and £209,999.
However, his name was absent from the 2024-25 salary report, suggesting his pay fell below the £178,000 disclosure threshold.
Colleagues Praise McEnroe's Commentary
Former Wimbledon presenter Sue Barker defended McEnroe's high pro-rata salary in her 2024 autobiography. "Mac is the BBC's highest-paid employee pro rata, and with good reason.
The public love him," she wrote.
Broadcaster Andrew Castle, who will leave the network after the 2026 tournament, also praised McEnroe. "John is a wonderfully, funny and well-weathered guy," Castle said.
"When he is into a match, there is no one to match. It's a thrill to sit there and listen."
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McEnroe and Wife Reflect on 29-Year Marriage
Beyond broadcasting, McEnroe and his wife Patty Smyth recently shared insights into their long-lasting relationship.
The couple married in 1997 and have kept their marriage stable for nearly three decades.
