'He proceeded to get more and more wasted': Tensions rise between Bec and party boy husband Lleyton Hewitt at Melbourne Cup... as insiders claim the couple are 'growing apart' 

They've consistently denied split rumours over the past few months. 

And as Bec and Lleyton Hewitt stepped out to attend the Melbourne Cup carnival last week, insiders claim tensions between the pair continue to rise as the former tennis star's alleged gambling and drinking gets out of hand.

'He proceeded to get more and more wasted, while we didn't even see her with one drink!' an onlooker told New Idea of Australia's golden couple.

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Trouble in paradise? Bec and Lleyton Hewitt are reportedly 'growing apart' after 11 years of marriage

The magazine also claims Lleyton, 35, was 'obsessed with the gambling side of things' as he attended the Spring Racing Carnival celebrations inside the Lavazza marquee, for which his wife was an ambassador.

Meanwhile, it's also claimed that the former sportsman's marriage to Bec, 33, is on the rocks.

'Bec's been hiding a big secret, and it's the fact they're growing apart after years of being together,' a New Idea source claimed.

Party boy: The former tennis star's drinking and gambling on Melbourne Cup day was said to contributing to tensions inside the couple's relationship

In the same week, Woman's Day also reported that the father-of-three's drinking at the races led to a heated row outside the exclusive tent.

'It was supposed to be Bec's comeback moment, but Lleyton was more concerned with drinking beer with his buddies than making sure she was OK,' an attendee told the magazine.

Daily Mail Australia have reached out to the couple for comment. 

Last month, the publication reported that former Home And Away star Bec has decided to raise their three children alone, after Lleyton failed to show up to a marriage counselling session she had arranged.

Having too much fun? Lleyton was reportedly 'obsessed with the gambling side of things' during the races rather than supporting his wife during her big day as Lavazza ambassador

The former actress also doesn't approve of her beau's 'party-loving' ways, the family friend reportedly said.

'Bec's never been a drinker and hates the party lifestyle. She hates being out of control and can't stand the way Lleyton behaves when he's had a drink,' they told.

New Idea reported in April that Bec had become worried about Lleyton's friendship with swimming champion Grant Hackett.

Comeback moment: Bec, 33, was making her big comeback into the spotlight as Lavazza ambassador during the racing season

According to reports, Lleyton had been out with the former swimmer the night before Grant was famously accused of assaulting a passenger mid-flight.

A friend of Bec apparently revealed to the magazine she wasn't happy Lleyton was getting involved with the Olympic champion.

'She was worried that Lleyton and Grant out on the town was a recipe for disaster - and she was right,' they said.

The final straw? Earlier this year, it was claimed the former Home And Away actress decided to raise the couple's kids on her own after Lleyton failed to show up to marriage counselling

'Bec just feels a little alone at the moment and it's just like the old days, when Lleyton was on the tennis circuit and Bec was by herself with the kids.'

Despite the rumours, the pair seemed in high spirits in July when the former tennis star took to Instagram to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary.

'So lucky to be married to this beautiful girl for the last 11 amazing years! @bechewitt23 my soulmate,' he captioned a throwback photo of their 2005 wedding. 

Read more: New Idea has the full details on Bec and Lleyton's alleged marriage breakdown

 

 

 

 

 

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