Evert lifted her first Wimbledon title in 1974

Peter Salmon, director of BBC Sport, said: "Becker's style of play at Wimbledon, with his acrobatic antics, is legendary.

"We're confident that he will bring such excitement to his commentary."

Barbara Slater, executive producer for tennis at the BBC, said: "With John McEnroe, Pat Cash, John Lloyd, and Martina Navratilova with us for the women's final, plus Sue Barker and John Inverdale presenting the daytime and highlight programmes, we can feel proud of a truly first class line-up."

Becker made made his final Wimbledon appearance in 1997, losing to Pete Sampras in the quarter-finals. That was after a career which yielded 49 career ATP singles titles, including six Grand Slam victories.

Evert won all the Grand Slams, including the US Open four years in succession, and enjoyed an astounding 13-year run in which she lifted at least one Grand Slam per year.

Becker also won the Olympic doubles title with Michael Stich in Barcelona in 1992 - one of 13 career doubles titles.

There will also be full coverage of this year's Wimbledon on BBC Radio Five Live and BBC Sport Online.