BBC Wimbledon presenter Annabel Croft praised for TV role weeks after husband's death

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BBC Wimbledon presenter and former tennis star Annabel Croft has been praised for her contribution to this year's tournament despite the tragic death of her husband just weeks ago.

The 57-year-old has been part of the BBC's presenting team throughout the tournament and was seen on court during the trophy presentations at the weekend, reports Wales Online.She conducted multiple interviews with women's singles champion Marketa Vondrousova and tearful runner-up Ons Jabeur and then with men's singles runner-up Novak Djokovic and champion Carlos Alcaraz on the last day of the tournament.On Sunday, Croft sat behind Kate Middleton, in Centre Court's Royal Box before she made her way down to the court following the conclusion of the match to speak to the players.The former tennis star received a special mention from commentator Andrew Castle during the BBC's live coverage, with many fans on social media praising her for her insightful analysis and impressive interviews during the weekend.She announced the passing of Mel Coleman, 60, in May, just weeks after he was diagnosed with stage three cancer following sudden stomach problems."My beloved husband Mel passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning after a short battle with cancer," said Ms Croft, 56, at the time. "My family and I are completely heartbroken and ask for privacy at this very sad time."In 1984 she reached the third round at Wimbledon before retiring from the sport at just 21 years old.

Carol Vorderman took to social media to praise the star, she said: "She has been incisive, kind, without fault, loved, knowledgeable, superlative on @bbc at #Wimbledon over the last two weeks.