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Annabel serving up memories from tennis balls to glitter balls

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August 07, 2025

Former British tennis star and popular broadcaster Annabel Croft is bringing her first-ever theatre show to Lancaster as part of a 28-date UK tour across England, Scotland, and Wales.

- by Michelle Blade

Annabel's impressive tennis career saw her crowned British No.1 after winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls' Tournaments in 1984 and proudly representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup.

Since retiring from professional tennis, she has become a familiar and respected voice on major networks such as Amazon Prime, BBC, ESPN USA, Eurosport, and Sky Sports.

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