Annabel Croft - From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls

Annabel Croft - From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls

at The Witham, Barnard Castle

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Annabel Croft has become Britain’s Voice Of Tennis. The former Team GB Fed Cup player and WTA Tour winner became a pro after winning the Wimbledon and Australian girls’ tournaments in 1984.

Moving into punditry at an early age, she has worked extensively across the BBC, Sky Sports, and Eurosport, winning acclaim for interviewing such legends as Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadel, and Roger Federer. A national treasure, she featured in such shows as Treasure Hunt, replacing Anneka Rice, before winning ITV’s Celebrity Wrestling then wowing the nation with a daring run in the 2023 edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

In this poignant evening, Annabel will reflect on her incredible sporting career while describing the very personal and moving journey she has been on in recent times. Expect starry stories, triumph and tragedy, and plenty of laughter.

Annabel Croft

From winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ Tournaments in 1984 to becoming British No.1 and representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup, Annabel has solidified her status as a national treasure. After hanging up her racquet, she seamlessly transitioned into the commentary box, captivating audiences as a presenter and pundit for major networks including Amazon Prime, BBC, ESPN USA, Eurosport, and Sky Sports.

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rated excellent

The Witham

3 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
DL12 8LY

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on Fri 17 October 2025

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