Roger Federer has poured chilly water on the opportunity of taking on a commentary function at Wimbledon this 12 months, opposite to stories that he's near agreeing a cope with the BBC to affix their protection of the match. Federer has been conserving a low profile since retiring from skilled tennis again in September and is but to resolve on his subsequent profession transfer after stepping again from the courtroom.

It was claimed by The Telegraph in February {that a} deal was on the playing cards to see Federer return to Wimbledon as a BBC commentator, with the broadcasting big planning an overhaul following the retirement of Sue Barker from her presenting function final 12 months. However, the person himself has since quashed the hypothesis by insisting that he has no plans to work on the All England Club in a media capability.

Federer was taking questions from followers on Twitter on Tuesday evening when @mazzy0108 requested: "Any plans to do commentary on TV? Like becoming a member of BBC throughout Wimbledon." The Swiss icon promptly replied to elucidate that he doesn't have any broadcasting commitments for this 12 months however refused to rule out a return to the match in future, saying: "No plans to commentate this year!"

It stays to be seen whether or not Federer will ever go into commentary as he continues to mull over his subsequent transfer since retiring from tennis, though he would virtually definitely be a common hit with followers on the All England Club. He is arguably the most well-liked participant to have ever taken to the courts in SW19 and his signature could be a significant coup for the BBC or every other broadcaster that's fortunate sufficient to snap him up.

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Not each legend makes an amazing commentator after the tip of their taking part in days, although, with former Nike tennis director Mike Nakajima having already recommended that Federer will doubtless snub the chance to work in broadcasting in an effort to pursue different enterprise ventures.

"I can’t imagine he will be a commentator; nothing against that, but I'm sure he is thinking about other things," mentioned Nakajima in an extract from his guide, The Roger Federer Effect. "He’s such a savvy guy, if you’re a company, who wouldn’t want somebody like Roger working with you? I think he’ll branch out into other things. And his name will live on forever as one of the best athletes of all time."

Federer would nonetheless undoubtedly be a extremely fashionable addition to the BBC group at Wimbledon if he ever decides to affix their ranks, together with his voice more likely to maintain quite a lot of credibility with tennis followers throughout the nation given his staggering achievements as a participant. He was not too long ago urged to return to the All England Club in some capability by outdated good friend and present BBC co-commentator Tim Henman, no matter whether or not he hyperlinks up with the broadcaster or chooses to function an envoy for the game.

"As he said when he announced his retirement, he’s never going to walk away from the game because he loves the game too much and he’s too passionate about the game, but what specifically he ends up doing I don't know," Henman instructed Express Sport final month.

"He’s been an amazing champion in our sport, the most incredible ambassador in our sport and he’s a good friend of mine, so I definitely hope I get to see him a bit more."

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