Viewers say Clare Balding disrupted Wimbledon match coverage

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Viewers of the BBC's Wimbledon coverage criticized presenter Clare Balding for disrupting the tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanović. Many fans complained her commentary caused them to miss the live action. The complaints arose during Saturday's broadcast when Balding provided a tournament round-up, including commentary on other players. Viewers took to social media to express their frustration, claiming her analysis was unnecessary and detracted from the match. While some viewers defended Balding's coverage, the majority of complaints focused on the perceived disruption. The BBC's iPlayer offers an alternative for those wanting to watch matches without commentary.


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