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Rece Davis to serve as ESPN's studio host for Wimbledon coverage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Rece Davis to serve as ESPN's studio host for Wimbledon coverage

Summary

Rece Davis will take over as the lead studio anchor for ESPN’s Wimbledon coverage starting June 29. He replaces Chris McKendry, who transitions to play-by-play announcing. Davis previously expressed interest in contributing to Wimbledon during contract negotiations, and ESPN's Burke Magnus supported the move. He will work alongside Malika Andrews, who also joins the Wimbledon coverage team. Davis aims to enhance the viewing experience for tennis fans, acknowledging their high expectations for analysis and commentary.

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Key Details

•Rece Davis replaces Chris McKendry as lead studio host
•Wimbledon coverage begins June 29
•Davis sought the opportunity during contract discussions
•Malika Andrews will join Davis in the studio
•ESPN is updating its tennis presenting team

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rece Davis to join ESPN’s Wimbledon coverage as studio host

What they're saying

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Rece Davis is picking up a summer job. The veteran College GameDay host will serve as ESPN’s lead studio anchor for its upcoming coverage of Wimbledon next week, per multiple reports. Davis will replace Chris McKendry, who will continue her shift from the studio to the booth as a play-by-play announcer for the network’s tennis coverage.…
— Yahoo Sports

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