HEATHER WATSON had her return to Wimbledon delayed due to the weather but fans were still delighted to have the player back for her 13th appearance at the tournament.
The tennis star was due to play Barbora Krejčíková on Tuesday, July 4, but the Wimbledon 2023 match was pushed back to Wednesday, July 5, due to heavy rain.
Heather Watson returned to Wimbledon in 2023 for her 13th appearance at the tennis tournamentJohn Walton/PA Wire
Who is Heather Watson?
Heather Watson is a British tennis player who was born on May 19, 1992.
She was born in Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands.
Heather, who has a brother called Adam and two sisters, called Stephanie and Julie, began playing tennis when she was just seven years old.
She attended the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida.
Heather has gone on to win nine titles throughout the course of her career, including the mixed-doubles title at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships with partner Henri Kontinen.
According to the Women’s Tennis Association, Watson is ranked 144th in the world as of July 2023.
She is ranked the women’s British number four, according to the Lawn Tennis Association, the national governing body of tennis in Great Britain.
Watson has also represented Team GB at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Heather was one of a number of athletes who welcomed Wimbledon’s 2023 move to allow female players to wear coloured shorts.
The annual tournament relaxed its strict all-white dress code due to concerns raised by stars about playing while on their period.
“When Wimbledon announced about the undershorts I was so happy because it makes such a difference,” she told Sky News.
“I speak openly about my period, I don’t think it’s a taboo subject and I would love for people to talk about it more.
“Last year I went on the pill to stop myself bleeding because I knew I had to wear white undershorts and I didn’t want any embarrassment.
“We’re running around sweating, doing the splits on court. This year I knew my period was going to be during Wimbledon again so I’m very happy I won’t have to do the same thing as last year.”
Is Heather Watson married?
Heather is not married and is currently thought to be single.
She was last in a relationship with Yeovil Town and Morecambe football player Courtney Duffus.
The pair met in 2019 but split in 2022.
Before that, Heather was in a relationship with fellow tennis player Lloyd Glasspool.
They dated from 2016 to 2018.
What is Heather Watson’s net worth?
Heather has a net worth estimated to be about $5 million.
Around $3.9 million of that amount is thought to have come her prize earnings.
Heather reportedly owns a house near the All England Club where Wimbledon is held.