Dame Mary Berry still plays tennis at 87 and loves ‘first strawberries of the season’ at Wimbledon-Alistair McGeorge-Entertainment – Metro

Dame Mary Berry enjoys playing tennis (Picture: Aaron Chown/PA)

Dame Mary Berry still plays ‘a little’ tennis at the age of 87.

The former Great British Bake Off judge was seen beaming from the royal box on the Centre Court at Wimbledon on Thursday alongside her daughter Annabel Bosher as they saw the UK’s Katie Boulter won her second-round singles game two days after her grandmother died.

When asked what she liked about Wimbledon before the match, Dame Mary told the official Wimbledon Radio Channel: ‘It’s the excitement of arriving, and of course, you’re greeted with the most amazing flowers, and of course today it’s singles day.

‘I’m looking forward to seeing Katie. I want her to do well because she’s British.’

Speaking about SW19’s famous strawberries and cream, she said: ‘The tradition – it’s the first strawberries of the season, always with cream, and you just think of Wimbledon.

‘I’ve been several times, and I usually come with my daughter Anna, who’s a great tennis player. I play tennis a little.’

Dame Mary loves the moment she arrives at Wimbledon(Picture: Aaron Chown/ PA)

When asked if she still plays, she quipped: ‘What do you mean, still?’

Dame Mary wore a pearl necklace with an elegant, bird-patterned white dress and bright pink jacket for the occasion on Thursday, with spectators roaring in support for Boutler, 25, and many shed a tear when she dedicated her win to her grandmother.

She was spotted in the stands with the likes of TV star Rylan Clark, singer Ciara, pop star Becky Hill and Strictly Come Dancing finalist AJ Odudu.

Last month, Dame Mary appeared on the BBC’s Platinum Jubilee coverage to share her well-wishes to the Queen, and said: ‘Congratulations, your Majesty, on your Platinum Jubilee.

‘You’re an amazing example of strong and stoic leadership. Thank you for all you’ve done for country and the Commonwealth and I hope you enjoy that Platinum Pudding!’

The official pudding was crowned after around 5,000 puddings competed for the title while Southport-born Jemma Melvin won the competition, judged by Dame Mary and Monica Galetti, with her lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle.

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