BBC chiefs have relegated their daily Wimbledon round-up to a late-night TV slot, according to reports.
Today at Wimbledon has been broadcast by the Beeb since 1964.
But an unpopular attempt to revamp it in 2023, which went down badly with viewers, has prompted its second transformation in just three years.
The latest version of the show will NOT feature any presenters or pundits after they were quietly axed.
Instead, the 11pm until midnight broadcast on BBC2 will consist of basic highlights.
Today at Wimbledon previously held prime-time slots at 8pm and later 9pm.
But according to the Daily Mail, the newest iteration of timings and format – thought to be driven by BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski – has come about due to a higher volume of viewers catching up on the day’s play via websites and apps.
Qasa Alom fronted the version of the show launched in 2023 which attempted to move with the times.
But there was resistance among some loyal watchers who favoured a more traditional, analysis-based approach.
While Today at Wimbledon has taken a hit, BBC bosses have refreshed their core tournament coverage by bringing in a selection of new pundits.
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Eugenie Bouchard, Jamie Murray and Kyle Edmund have all been drafted in ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam, which kicks off on June 29.
They will join usual suspects like John McEnroe, Clare Balding, Martina Navratilova and Andrew Castle, who has announced that this will be his final year in the commentary booth.
Kay-Jelski said: “This summer, BBC Sport’s coverage combines the heritage and prestige audiences expect with exciting new voices in our presenting line-up, alongside more advanced analytics and tech that bring fresh insight to every game, set and match.
“Our aim is simple: to bring audiences closer to each story and moment that defines Wimbledon whether they are watching clips on their phone, TV, listening to the radio or following live text.”
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