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Kim Murray was spotted supporting bowel cancer-stricken Deborah James as her husband Andy returned to Centre Court in Wimbledon's first round today.
The tennis player's wife was seen wearing a 'Rebellious Hope t-shirt in support for James, which are on sale to raise fund for James's cancer research fund.
Deborah became an award-winning podcaster after she was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer as part of the BBC's You, Me and the Big C podcast which sought to destigmatise cancer-sufferers.
The tennis player's wife was seen wearing a 'Rebellious Hope t-shirt in support for Dame Deborah
She was seen in the tee at husband Andy's first round Wimbledon match against James Duckworth
Each sale of the £15 tee will see £7.08 go to The Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK - the pot which bears the nickname that Deborah gave herself on the podcast.
The Bowelbabe Fund, which was established after Dame Deborah announced she was having palliative care in May, aimed to raise £250,000 for cancer charities including Cancer Research UK.
However, after touching the hearts of the nation, Dame Deborah, who is having palliative care at her parents' house in Woking, has raised a staggering £6,739,571 - which rises to more than £7 million after gift aid is added.
She was given her Damehood at home by the Duke of Cambridge after the fund raised its millions for cancer research.
The Bowelbabe Fund, which was established after Dame Deborah announced she was having palliative care in May, has raised over £7m so far
Deborah was given her Damehood at home by the Duke of Cambridge after the fund raised its millions for cancer research
Kim Murray is known for her passionate displays of support for husband Andy at Wimbledon, but has decided to use her latest appearance at Centre Court to show off her support from Dame Deborah.
Andy and Kim started dating in 2005 and have been married for seven years following their Dunblane wedding in April 2015.
Murray gave a rare insight into his family life in at interview with The Times in October last year, explaining how he and Kim had coped during lockdown.
'At the time coronavirus started I was rehabbing, and I was actually fine missing tennis, because everybody else was missing it as well,' he said. 'I just got to spend lots of time with my family at home.'
Although it remains to be seen how Andy will perform at Wimbledon, Kim will be cheering him regardless.
The WAGs of Wimbledon! A psychology student, Argentine model and queen bee Kim Murray lead the VERY proud partners who will be cheering on the players at SW19 Glam tennis WAGs will be out in force as Wimbledon gets underway today British No. 1 Cameron Norrie will be cheered on by designer Louise Jacobi Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios is dating influencer Costeen Hatzi Tennis queens Jelena Djokovic and Kim Murray might also make an appearanceBy Stephanie Linning for MailOnline
Wimbledon fans will be cheering from the stands as the two-week tennis tournament gets underway today - but no one will be more excited than the players' proud plus-ones.
A fashion designer, a tennis ace and a gaggle of international influencers are among those who will make their way to SW19 to watch their husbands and boyfriends battle it out in Britain's biggest tennis tournament.
Leading the way will be queen of British tennis Kim Murray, who is expected to be on hand to cheer on husband Andy as he takes on Australia's James Duckworth in his first round match today.
Model girlfriend: Argentine tennis ace Diego Schwartzman, nicknamed 'Shorty' due to his diminutive 5ft 5in stature, has been dating model Eugenia De Martino, pictured, since 2019
Power player: British tennis star Katie Boulter, left, is dating fellow ace Alex de Minaur. Right, psychology student Costeen Hatzi, who is dating Nick Kyrgios
All hail Queen Kim! The Queen of the British tennis WAGs is expected to once again take her throne when her husband returns to Centre Court this afternoon
Jelena Djokovic, wife of reigning champion Novak, could also be in the stands, although she does not attend all of her husband's matches.
Among those who have made the journey are Costeen Hatzi, the influencer girlfriend of Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios, and Eugenia De Martino, the model dating Argentina's Diego Schwartzman.
Meanwhile British tennis star Katie Boulter and boyfriend Alex de Minaur will have to split their time between cheering and playing when they both take to the court for the first time tomorrow.
COSTEEN HATZI
DATING: NICK KYRGIOS, WORLD NO. 45
Designer darling: Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios, 27, will be cheered on by his new girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, who has been travelling the world supporting her athletic beau
Returning to Wimbledon: Kyrgios, pictured at SW19, has had a number of high-profile relationships, including Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya and Chiara Passari
High-flying life: Psychology student Costeen, pictured, just celebrated her 22nd birthday and the pair have moved into an apartment in the inner-Sydney suburb of Zetland
Wedding bells: Nick's Instagram is now partly devoted to sharing loved-up snaps chronicling their relationship. He has even hinted that he's planning on popping the question, telling one fan their engagement is coming soon
Australian tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios, 27, will be cheered on by his new girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, who has been travelling the world supporting her athletic beau.
Kyrgios has had a number of high-profile relationships, including Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya and on-off girlfriend Chiara Passari.
But in December 2021, Nick went public with Costeen and his Instagram is now partly devoted to sharing loved-up snaps chronicling their relationship.
He has even hinted that he's planning on popping the question, telling one fan their engagement is coming soon.
Psychology student Costeen just celebrated her 22nd birthday and the pair have moved into an apartment in the inner-Sydney suburb of Zetland. She was spotted in the stands of the Australian Open and has posted photos since arriving in London.
Kyrgios isn't afraid to declare his love for his brunette girlfriend, writing in a birthday post: 'My beautiful Costeen, the most amazing person I've ever met. You've been the biggest blessing in my life and I'm so incredibly thankful that I get to call you my best friend.
'No matter what we do, I always get excited because I know that we are going to make every little moment enjoyable. There is nothing I love more than being able to make you laugh and seeing that amazing smile of yours.
'I'm so incredibly proud of how far we have come, and now to say we have a home together. I cannot wait for all our adventures, big or small, or around the world.'
The couple put on amorous displays on and off court, with Costeen often joining her beau for a kiss in front of the cameras.
Kyrgios will face Britain's Paul Jubb on Tuesday.
KATIE BOULTER
DATING: ALEX DE MINAUR, WORLD NO. 27
Power player: British tennis star Katie Boulter will cheer on her boyfriend Alex de Minaur... when she isn't playing herself
Shared passion: Katie's boyfriend is Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur, pictured
Strike a pose! Katie, who has recovered from injury, shares snaps of her jet-set life on Instagram
Power couple: Katie with her boyfriend Alex de Minaur at an event at Wimbledon in May
A hug for Emma! Katie greets Emma Raducanu ahead of a training match at Wimbledon
Back on court: Boulter reached the world ranking of 82 before she was struck down with injury in April 2019 when she was part of Great Britain's Federation Cup team. This year she returns to Wimbledon. Pictured, Katie in a training snap shared on Instagram
British tennis player Katie Boulter, 25, from Leicester, is one half of a tennis power couple.
She confirmed she was dating Australian ace Alex de Minaur in 2021.
Boulter reached the world ranking of 82 before she was struck down with injury in April 2019 when she was part of Great Britain's Federation Cup team.
Following the team's victory over Kazakhstan she suffered a spinal stress fracture, side-lining her for the rest of the year.
Her rehabilitation was compounded by her battle with chronic fatigue, which she was diagnosed with as a teenager.
However this year she is back at Wimbledon, where her beau is also competing.
'There’s no place like home. Grateful for the opportunity,' Katie said of her return to SW19.
She will take on France's Clara Burel in her first round match tomorrow. Alex de Minaur will play Bolivian Hugo Dellien.
EUGENIA DE MARTINO
DATING: DIEGO SCHWARTZMAN, WORLD NO. 15
Red hot! Argentine tennis ace Diego Schwartzman is dating model Eugenia De Martino
Small but mighty! Schwartzman is known by the nickname 'Shorty' due to his diminutive stature
Jet-set: In the last three months alone, Eugenia has visited Mallorca, Paris, Rome and Barcelona. Yesterday she posed up a storm in central London (right)
