Is Annabel Croft hurt after hours-long rehearsal with Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Radebe?

Former British tennis player Annabel Croft was seen holding a hot water bottle on her arm Wednesday night after an exhausting nine-hour rehearsal with Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Radebe, The Mail Online reported.

The ex-tennis star seemed tired as the rehearsal was too long.

In the images with some publications, Annabel Croft 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."