Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft holds hot water bag after tiring rehearsal

Annabel Croft, an ex-British tennis player, held a hold water bag on her arm after her tiring nine-hour-long rehearsal with Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Radebe, The Mail Online reported Wednesday.

Croft was apparently tired due to the hours-long rehearsal.

The former tennis star, in pictures, was seen wearing a tan coat as she held onto the arms of Johannes. Her partner could be seen smiling at the cameras on their way out from the London studio.

Croft was also seen smiling as she had a hot water bottle with her for a long ride home, according to The Mail Online.

The pair was awarded with the third-highest score of the night for their dance.

Ahead of the awestriking performance, the former tennis player made her fans cry when she recalled her Mel Coleman, who left this world in May.

"This week it's Couple's Choice and we're dancing a lyrical dance to the song Wings by Birdy," she said.

"I think this song is definitely a tribute to my husband Mel. It couldn't be anything other than that."

"As soon as we met I was just taken by his massive smile and his great sense of humour."