Annabel Croft, the former tennis star competing on Strictly ‘to find joy’ after husband’s death

Former tennis star Annabel Croft (57) is competing on Strictly Come Dancing to find joy after her husband's death.

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Former tennis star Annabel Croft (57) is competing on Strictly Come Dancing to find joy after her husband's death.

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