BBC Wimbledon viewers have same complaint about commentary on Carlos Alcaraz clash

Andre Agassi was a big hit on the BBC's coverage of Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon - but his commentary had the unintended effect of showing up the broadcaster's regulars.

The eight-time Grand Slam champion joined the BBC to offer his thoughts on the first of the men's singles semi-finals on Friday afternoon. He shared the commentary box with the likes of Andrew Castle, John Lloyd and Tim Henman and stole the show in the eyes of many.

Agassi won the title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in 1992 and his insight was appreciated by those watching on BBC One as Alcaraz moved into the final with a four-set victory over the American.

One fan wrote on X: "Twenty minutes of Andre Agassi’s commentary is better than twenty years’ worth of inane drivel from the likes of Castle and Lloyd. A genuine, grade-A icon of the game and a breath of fresh air in the commentary box. #Wimbledon."

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Another replied: "Andre is owning it! Unfortunately, being a breath of fresh air last year got Kyrgios the chop this year!" A third wrote: "Oh I agree. Castle never shuts up. Agassi with interesting commentary."

Another added: "I am loving Andre Agassi's commentary! He is knowledgeable, interesting, and supremely relaxed - it's so nice to listen to. Please keep him as one of your regulars - I want him back next year!"

A different post read: "Andrew Castle waffling absolute nonsense!!! How has Andre Agassi not burst out laughing at him? Andre please talk MORE!!!"

Agassi has been there and done it at the highest level and was not afraid of sharing his thoughts. In one enjoyable exchange, he was furious with Fritz for trying a between-the-legs 'tweener' shot after chasing down a lob from Alcaraz.

"If I was his coach I would've fined him a hundred bucks for trying a tweener there," Agassi said on commentary.

Castle replied: "You don't approve?" to which the American shot back: "I don't approve. I mean it's one thing if you get there and it's your only shot but he could thrown something up into the blue sky and the hot sun and hope for something a bit better."

He was clearly enjoying the experience of being on the mic. Speaking towards the end of the fourth set, Agassi said: "What's so awesome about this game - we might be a minute and a half away from this match being over with, or we could be another hour and 15 minutes away. You have to get past the finish line.

"If you're Alcaraz, you feel the energy pulling you across the line and then you feel the resistance. If you're Fritz, you have the hope. It makes this battle epic."