Annabel Croft's path to Wimbledon royalty: Elegant ex British number 1 player, 57, who retired at 21 to host Treasure Hunt, wins hearts again after hiding grief for late husband to host SW19 winners' ceremonies

Grieving Annabel Croft's stoic - and elegant - appearances at this year's tournament has won her new fans aplenty. Here, FEMAIL looks at how she quit her own tennis career at 21...

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