BBC extends Wimbledon deal

The BBC have announced that they will continue to screen Wimbledon until at least 2017.

BBC Sport has agreed a three-year extension to their existing deal as host broadcaster and UK rights holder, and in doing so had prolonged its relationship with the All England Lawn Tennis Club to 90 years.

"The BBC's first ever live sport broadcast was from Wimbledon and we are proud that our new deal means the longest partnership in sports broadcasting continues," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport.

"We know that Wimbledon fortnight has a very special place in the hearts of the UK public. We are delighted that our new agreement ensures coverage of the championships remains free to air and available to licence fee payers."

The new agreement will continue to give audiences access to the tournament across TV, radio, online, red button, mobile and tablet.