Annabel Croft on dating after loss and her reported net worth
Annabel Croft says she isn’t dating and isn’t ready for a new partner after the death of her husband, Mel Coleman, in 2023. She’s also the subject of fresh attention for a reported net worth of around £1.2 million, linked to her tennis career earnings and broadcasting work—fueling questions as Wimbledon coverage ramps up.
Key Takeaways
- Dating stance: Croft says she’s not in the “headspace” for a new relationship.
- Why it matters: Her comments underline how raw grief can remain years after loss.
- Net worth talk: Reports cited by Wales Online put her at about £1.2m, tied to career prize money and media work.
- Wider context: In an Observer interview, she reflects on leaving tennis and personal development.
Is Annabel Croft dating again after her husband’s death?
Right now, no. Wales Online reports that Annabel Croft has said she doesn’t have the mental headspace to return to dating, explaining: “I don’t want to be a professional widow, but I’m not ready for another partner.”
In comments also attributed to a separate interview with Hello magazine, she doubles down on that position: “I don’t even consider it… It’s not something I’m thinking about at all. I’m not in that headspace – it’s way too soon.”
What happened to Mel Coleman, and what has Croft said about grief?
According to Wales Online, Croft’s husband of 30 years, Mel Coleman, died in May 2023 after suffering sepsis while battling stage four colon cancer that had spread throughout his body.
She has described the period around his death as intensely painful, including “traumatic flashbacks” of his final hours and the shock of loss settling in over time. Wales Online quotes Croft saying grief can feel like it is “growing, rather than easing,” as the reality hits that “he’s not coming back.”
What is Annabel Croft’s reported net worth, and why is it trending now?
Wales Online says it can be difficult to pinpoint an exact figure, but cites previous reports estimating Croft’s net worth at around £1.2 million. The report links that estimate to her tennis prize money and her work as a broadcaster.
The same Wales Online piece notes Croft’s career-high singles ranking of world No. 24 and reports career prize money of £201,254. With Wimbledon attention returning each year—and her media profile remaining high—questions about her finances tend to resurface alongside her on-air role.
What else has Croft said about her life beyond tennis?
In an Observer interview titled “Annabel Croft: ‘I wish I’d played more, but I couldn’t develop as a person until I left tennis’”, Croft reflects on what it meant to step away from the sport and grow into herself outside the tour.
That perspective—pairing professional reinvention with personal loss—helps explain why her dating comments have landed so strongly: they’re not just celebrity gossip, but a clear, public boundary about what she’s ready for now.
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Read the interview source referenced above at The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/culture/interviews/article/annabel-croft-i-wish-id-played-more-but-i-couldnt-develop-as-a-person-until-i-left-tennis