Sue Barker

Sue Barker impresses me twice over. As a player she won the 1976 French Open, took 15 WTA singles titles, and climbed to world No. 3, a genuine champion from Paignton. But what I admire most is her second act: a seamless move into broadcasting that made her a beloved fixture on British screens for decades. Elite athletes rarely become elite presenters, yet she pulled off both with poise. Her three ascending honors in the Order of the British Empire trace that rare double career. I am drawn to people who manage to bloom twice, and Barker did precisely that.

Susan Barker (born 19 April 1956) is an English former professional tennis player and television presenter. Barker won 15 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including a major at the 1976 French Open. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world no. 3.

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Name (English)

Sue Barker

Name (Japanese)

スー・バーカー

Reading

すー・ばーかー

Born

April 19, 1956 (age 70)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aries / Monkey

Origin

Paignton, United Kingdom

Blood type

Private

Height

2 cm

Agency

Private

Occupation

tennis player / television presenter

Elementary school

Private

Junior high

Private

High school

Private

University

Private

Awards & achievements

• 1999 Member of the Order of the British Empire
• 2015 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
• 2021 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• 2018 ATP Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award

Spouse

Private

Children

Private

Parents

Private

Siblings

Private

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC

Tags

• tennis player
• television presenter

Last updated

2026-06-02

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