Sue Barker
Birthday:
April 19, 1956 in Paignton, Devon, England, UK
Birth Name:
Susan Barker
Began her career as a professional tennis player when she moved to the USA in 1973. In 1976 she won the French Open Championship, her only Grand Slam title. However, following recurring injuries and loss of form, she retired in 1985, and after a short hiatus began her broadcasting career in Australia, before the BBC recognised her ability. In 2000 ...
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Began her career as a professional tennis player when she moved to the USA in 1973. In 1976 she won the French Open Championship, her only Grand Slam title. However, following recurring injuries and loss of form, she retired in 1985, and after a short hiatus began her broadcasting career in Australia, before the BBC recognised her ability. In 2000 she was awarded the MBE for services to tennis and broadcasting. Show less «
[on her relationship with Cliff Richard] Because we have stated that we're Christians, they come out with this big word, the celibacy thing,...Show more »
[on her relationship with Cliff Richard] Because we have stated that we're Christians, they come out with this big word, the celibacy thing, and all this, which makes us sound like a monk and nun going off somewhere. There's plenty of people around that don't agree with having sex outside marriage, I mean we're no different from them. Show less «
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