BBC presenter Isa Guha shared an emotional on-air tribute to two legendary tennis stars12:46, 01 Jul 2026A BBC presenter shared two heartfelt Wimbledon tributes.‌The 2026 Championships are now well underway, with thousands of passionate fans descending on SW19 to soak up all the tennis action.‌There has already been no shortage of drama on the courts, with gripping Centre Court encounters featuring World Number One Jannik Sinner and seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic.‌That's not all, as 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams suffered defeat in her first-round match upon returning to the sport following her retirement in 2022. The American star was beaten by 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in a late-night thriller.The drama continued as tennis icon Stan Wawrinka was reduced to tears after losing his opening match. The three-time Grand Slam champion, who is due to hang up his racket at the end of the season, was beaten by Matteo Berrettini on Court One, reports the Express.‌The seasoned Swiss star grew visibly emotional after completing his final match at Wimbledon. During his on-court interview, he said: "I don't want to retire, but I know it is time for me to stop playing. One of the reasons I've kept playing for such a long time is to enjoy the moments like tonight. There were so many emotions."I'm so grateful to have this opportunity, to receive the wildcard, to have the chance to play one last time at Wimbledon. It is such a special tournament. As a kid, you always dream about maybe being here one day and I had the chance to play here so many times. That kind of support also meant so much to me, so thank you so much for all of these years."BBC presenter Isa Guha paid tribute to Wawrinka just minutes into Wednesday's (July 1) live broadcast, saying: "Before we head out for live tennis, let's just reflect on another great story from late last night.‌"Three-time Grand Slam champion, 41-year-old Stan Wawrinka's last Wimbledon came to an end after an incredible match against Matteo Berrettini on Number One Court. All four sets went to tiebreaks, including the second set tiebreak, which Berrettini won 18-16. The Italian won in 4 hours and 20 minutes. Emotional scenes."Following a brief clip of Wawrinka's heartfelt on-court interview, Isa remarked: "Incredibly emotional scenes. All good things come to an end."‌She continued: "Thank you for the memories, Stan. 19 appearances here at the Championships and [he] made the quarter finals twice. He is a fan favourite and he will be missed."BBC audiences were similarly moved by Wawrinka's departure, with one viewer posting on X (formerly Twitter): "Sad moment when we lose great players like Stan who has given us so many great memories."Another commented: "The more this clip flashes more tears shed from me. Stan the man," while a third remarked: "What a lovely speech from #Wawrinka. I'm sobbing for him. It means so much to him. He doesn't want to retire but feels he has to. Berrettini chased him down the hall inside to hug him. I'm in pieces."Article continues belowIsa subsequently paid tribute to British player Dan Evans, who also played his final match at Wimbledon this morning. "He has always shown plenty of fight and grit throughout his career, plenty of defiance," she said."We will miss you, Dan. One of the great characters in British tennis."Coverage of Wimbledon airs on BBC One and BBC Two and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer