They often leave their three children at home to join in the lively games. While the royal family enjoy many different sports, tennis is particularly close to their hearts. The Wimbledon tournament has become a popular royal event, and Catherine's appearances there have been very popular. Their passion for tennis goes beyond just watching; they also actively play the sport. During a recent visit to Basildon Sporting Village in Essex, they learned about an apprenticeship program designed to help young people pursue a career in sports coaching.

During their visit, they interacted with apprentices and graduates to support sport in the community. As Patron of the Lawn Tennis Association, Catherine has shown her love of tennis by participating in indoor activities with young players, showing off her talent despite wearing formal attire. Catherine took over as Royal Patron from Queen Elizabeth in 2016 and has remained active in tennis, whether playing with children at the National Tennis Centre or perfecting her serve during various visits.

She made quite an impression when she arrived at the centre in sportswear, including a sports jacket and sneakers. In May 2021, while in Scotland, Prince William and Catherine attended a youth session hosted by the Lawn Tennis Association at the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre. They participated in fun activities such as box jumping and table tennis with the students, where Catherine showed off her competitive spirit through lively rallies with William. Dressed in a stylish cricket jumper, she highlighted her tennis skills at these events.

Catherine’s dedication to tennis is well documented. She has played matches with school children, teamed up with US Open champion Emma Raducanu and shared the court with Roger Federer at Wimbledon 2023. As the 41-year-old Princess of Wales and Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, she showed off her team spirit ahead of the championships by wearing branded merchandise. Her outfit consisted of a sleeveless polo shirt and a stylish skirt, paired with chic accessories.

On court, Catherine held her own against Federer, showing off her skill and style. Her sporty look was enhanced by a high ponytail and a stylish zip-up jacket. In addition to playing, she also participated in coaching exercises to understand the preparation of the ball girls and boys at Wimbledon. As an active spectator and player, Catherine has truly become a symbol of tennis enthusiasm within the royal family, representing the spirit of the sport at many events and meetings.