Fans go wild for radio commentary of Team GB’s Olympic swimming relay gold alongside Andy Murray and Dan Evans’ triumph in tennis… as they credit BBC Radio 5 Live for ‘a masterclass’

Listeners commended BBC Radio 5 Live’s coverage of Team GB’s victories in swimming and tennis on Tuesday night.

Team GB achieved a fourth gold medal as the men’s squad effortlessly defended their title in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay.

Simultaneously, Andy Murray and Dan Evans progressed to the men’s doubles tennis quarter-finals, narrowly escaping defeat against Belgium’s Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen.

Fans praised the BBC’s radio commentary for capturing two moments of sporting excellence with remarkable skill.

‘Incredible broadcasting tonight. A masterclass,’ one listener expressed on Instagram.

Listeners have praised the BBC’s radio coverage of Team GB’s successes on Tuesday night

Team GB’s men’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay team retained their title at Paris La Defense Arena

‘This commentary was epic,’ remarked another listener.

‘Nothing quite compares,’ stated one listener, complete with heart-eye emojis.

‘Brilliant as always, Radio Five Live,’ another remarked.

‘Radio commentary far surpasses TV coverage,’ a listener added.

Alistair Bruce-Ball expertly narrated the swimming strokes, while Jonathan Overend provided commentary for Murray and Evans’ comeback victory.

In the thrilling finale of the relay, Bruce-Ball exclaimed: ‘And here comes Duncan Scott, to secure the title for Great Britain.’

‘It’s glorious gold again! The first gold medal in the pool for Great Britain, number four at the Games.’

‘James Guy, Tom Dean, Matt Richards, and Duncan Scott delivered a stunning performance on a night filled with excitement.’

Meanwhile, Overend captured the tension during the tennis match: ‘Down the centre, defensive return, smash from Evans! Britain wins!

Andy Murray and Dan Evans reached the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles tennis

‘Oh, Murray is dancing with joy. They have saved match points for the second consecutive round, and it’s on!

‘The perfect ending to his career is unfolding as Andy Murray makes it to the men’s doubles quarter-finals alongside Dan Evans.’

The exhilarating seven minutes of swimming brought Team GB its fourth medal on the fourth day of the Games in Paris.

They had already claimed gold in the equestrian team event thanks to Tom McEwen, Ros Canter, and Laura Collett, along with gold for Tom Pidcock in men’s cross-country mountain biking and Nathan Hales in men’s trap shooting, breaking the record.