'She was a complete doll': Andre Agassi opens up about bonding with the 'incredibly pleasant' Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon

  • Former world number one, 48, met Kate in Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2012
  • Duchess and Prince William spent time chatting to player and his wife Steffi Graf 
  • Agassi described the royal as 'lovely' during their brief conversation
  • Duchess may miss Wimbledon this year while she's on maternity leave  

Andre Agassi has opened up about bonding with the Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon and confirmed what royal fans have long suspected about Kate's sweet nature.  

'She was a complete doll,' the former tennis champion, 48, told Hello! 'I really thought she was incredibly pleasant.'

The royal and the former world number one met at the tournament in 2012 when he and his wife Steffi Graf were seated in the Royal Box beside Kate and William. 

'She was lovely. We didn't chat a whole lot but she was lovely. I will not say anything else, because I don't know what offends people here or not.'

Stefi, also a former world number one with 22 singles titles to her name, was spotted chatting animatedly to the Duchess who is a big tennis fan. 

He also sent his good wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, saying 'Rock on! I wish them nothing but the best.'

Kate is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, but her attendance at this year's tournament remains in doubt as she's on maternity leave after welcoming Prince Louis in April.  

Andre Agassi has opened up about bonding with the Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon

Andre Agassi has opened up about bonding with the Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon

The Duchess met Agassi and his wife Stefi Graff, a former world number one player, in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2012 

The Duchess met Agassi and his wife Stefi Graff, a former world number one player, in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2012 

The mother-of-three is an avid tennis fan and usually makes several visits during the tournament every year. 

It's hoped her new sister-in-law Meghan will attend at some point to support her close pal Serena Williams. 

The potential absence of Kate, has led royal watchers to pleading with the Duchess to make and appearance before Wimbledon ends on July 15.

Declaring themselves officially on 'Kate watch', one fan even said they were hoping to see a 'Cambridge-Sussex double date'.

Power couple! Andrew Agassi and Steffi Graf are both former world number one players 

Power couple! Andrew Agassi and Steffi Graf are both former world number one players 

Prince William meeting tennis star Steffi Graf in the Royal Box in 2012 

Prince William meeting tennis star Steffi Graf in the Royal Box in 2012 

Blogger Royal Suitor wrote: 'With Federer and Serena playing back-to-back I think we may get a Kate-Meghan outing to see the last two matches.

'Or a possible full Cambridge-Sussex date double date. Harry's not a tennis guy but they did come to his polo.'

While Leah Stivala wrote: 'I'm just patiently waiting for Meghan Markle to be in the Royal Box with Kate watching Serena at Wimbledon.'

The Duchess is expected to miss out on Wimbledon this year as she's on maternity leave 

The Duchess is expected to miss out on Wimbledon this year as she's on maternity leave 

 

 

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