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Barker added on why she stepped down as Wimbledon host: “But you start hearing rumours of what is happening and [the BBC] obviously wants the next generation, and when you start hearing those rumours you think, ‘Maybe it’s time to get out while they still want me rather than being shoved out of the back door.’

“The sacking from A Question Of Sport hurt so much that I thought, ‘I don’t want to go through that again.’

“I wanted to get out at the top.”

Sue Barker ‘would return’

Sue Barker would want to make a shock return to host the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage – after admitting she “did not want to leave” in the first place.

The tennis legend left two years ago with Clare Balding and Isa Guha taking over.

However, despite walking away Barker – who was replaced as Question of Sport host by Paddy McGuinnes after 24 years before her Wimbledon exit – admitted the door is open to her retaking the hot seat once again.

Asked if she would come back to host Wimbledon for the BBC, she told the Mirror: “Yes, I would. I loved it.

“I loved the people and I didn’t want to leave.”

Djokovic looking ahead to De Minaur

No2 seed Novak Djokovic, who now plays Australian Alex de Minaur in Wednesday’s quarter-finals, added: “I’m pleased with this win. He didn’t play close to his best.

“He lost the first 12 points. In a way that got to him mentally, waiting all day to come out to the court, the tension builds up every hour that you feel that.

“You become more and more tense, you feel stressed to come out on court.

“In the end, I did things in the right way in the important moments. I think I stayed solid. I am very glad to get through in three sets.

“I am feeling great on the court. Let’s take it day-by-day, there is always something to work on in the off-days. I will hit the practice court and get ready for the next one.”

More from Djokovic’s interview

Djokovic added in the blockbuster interview on BBC after his match: “It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s okay. I focus on the respectful people, those who have respect, who have the tickets to come to watch me tonight. 

“Who love tennis, who appreciate the players and the effort put in.

“I’ve played in much more hostile environments, trust me. You guys can’t touch me.”

Breaking: Djokovic fuming on Centre Court

Fuming Novak Djokovic slammed Wimbledon’s RUNE-BOYS who he claimed were trying to target and intimidate him on Centre Court.

The Serbian – who has just smashed Holger Rune 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the fourth round – was unhappy with the Pimm’s-fuelled punters who were cheering for the Danish star.

Djokovic, who now will play in a 15th Wimbledon quarter-final, said: “To all the fans that have respect and stayed tonight, thank you from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate it.

“To all those people that have chosen to disrespect play and one player, in this case me, have a GOOD-night. A GOOD-night. A very goodnight.

“They were disrespecting me. I don’t accept it, no, no, no.”

Djokovic on lively crowd

Novak Djokovic was in a playful mood after his straight sets victory over Holger Rune.

Many within the Centre Court crowd chanted “Ruuuuune” throughout the match.

Speaking to the BBC’s Rishi Persad after the match, Djokovic teased: “To all the fans that have had respect and stayed here tonight , I think you from the bottom of my heart and I appreciate it.

“And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player (in this case me) have a goooooooood night.”