Calling the Shots: My Autobiography

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But I was intrigued to read about her being drawn into sports commentary and anchoring at great sporting events beyond tennis.

I have been watching tennis since 1970 but I am embarrassed to say that I do not ever remember watching Sue play. Actually I have to get that comment right, Sue's two careers, a tennis career, and a television career. As a broadcaster, in 2001 she became the first woman to win the Royal Television Society's best sports presenter award. She reveals the battles she fought for hard-won success in two careers and gives us a ringside seat on the nation's biggest sporting dramas, and a fascinating insider's understanding of competitors under pressure, such a shame injuries plagued her last few years.

I have always been a huge fan of A Question of Sport, and I was devastated when Sue was forced to leave. Her love of Tennis saw her commentate at Wimbledon for 30 years, having only retired Wimbledon duties this year, 2022. I liked sue barker it was interesting to hear how hard she worked to become world number 3 and win the French open a lot of effort and dedication well 👏 done. From footballers to athletes and tennis players we've brought you the best stories and advice from on and off the pitch.

Currently underway, the FIFA Women’s World Cup not only showcases some of the best footballing talent in the world, but also some of the best stories about overcoming hurdles and hardship to succeed. This is an interesting read of one of this countries favourite personalities that I enjoyed a lot more than I expected to. Luckily she won the junior championship there, but she hid herself away the night before because she had no money to pay for a room in the hotel. She is clearly immensely proud of her broadcast career and it struck me that it would seem more than her tennis career, but not really surprising given the span of her broadcasting. And that’s not a story unique to women’s football; from motorsport to gymnastics via tennis and more, there are women who have faced societal prejudices and personal and professional challenges to become the best at what they do.Her book has an appealing cover, an apt title, two sections of photos; always a plus for me, and an index. Also pleased to find that as well as being a very nice person she is also gutsy and fully able to stick up for herself. It is May 1976 and Sue plays her heart out, going through the tournament full of determination, concentration, and elegance. Going all in for her once-only autobiography, Sue takes us inside the world of 70s and early 80s tennis.