It came to an end in 202411:42, 09 Jul 2026Dr Subhasis Basu is said to be one of the most esteemed medics in his field. But, for almost two decades, he lived a remarkable double life.‌The consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at Wrightington Hospital and fellowship-trained sports medicine radiologist is also a tennis fanatic, who began playing tennis aged six, reports M.E.N. He then channelled his love of the sport into officiating. During his 25-year career, he rose to the pinnacle of the profession, walking onto the world’s most famous courts alongside tennis royalty.‌He also served as a line umpire at a number of grand slam tournaments, including 18 Wimbledon championships, until his remarkable run in SW19 came to an end in 2024. He also officiated the famous Roger Federer vs Rafael Na