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The BBC has secured
the rights to the Championships until 2020, keeping the annual event on
free-to-air platforms amid speculation that a subscription broadcaster such as
Sky or BT Sport would make a bid.
This year's men's
title was won by Novak Djokovic while Serena Williams was victorious in the
women's event.
The BBC first broadcast
from Wimbledon in 1937 and the extension of the deal, the longest of its sort
in the world, has been met with praise by the chief executive of the All
England Club, Richard Lewis.
'Our long
partnership with the BBC has brought the excitement and drama of the
Championships to viewers and listeners for over 80 years,' he said.
'We are delighted to
be extending our successful association for a further three years until 2020.
The BBC consistently delivers large national audiences for Wimbledon and they
deliver those audiences with high-quality production values, live across
multiple platforms and always with a strong narrative.
'Importantly,
as host broadcaster for the Championships, the BBC also ensures that we can
provide a comprehensive and premium service to our global media
partners.'
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