TENNIS AT THE BOODLES

SOCIETY STARS ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF CHAMPAGNE AND STRAWBERRIES IN THE SUNSHINE

- GEORGIA BROWN

AS HELLO! INVITES V.I.P. GUESTS TO MAGNIFICENT STOKE PARK

The grass-court season is off to an ace start, with tennis enthusiasts from across the globe flocking to the UK to enjoy some on-court action in the lead-up to Wimbledon.

This year, Stoke Park – the magnificent stately home in Buckinghamshire – once again welcomed a stellar line-up from the men’s game for The Boodles, a glitzy exhibition tournament that offers world-class tennis, Laurent-Perrier champagne and a setting steeped in history dating back to William the Conqueror’s reign.

The Boodles has played host to star players including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi over the years.

This year, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Sebastian Korda and Chile’s No. 1 Nicolás Jarry were among those serving up standout performances.

PARTY PEOPLE

Hello! invited a glamorous line-up of famous faces to soak up the summer sunshine at the 300-acre country estate, now owned by Asia’s richest man, billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

The red carpet was rolled out for the Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn – our social editor at large – and model Maddison May Brudenell, who is the granddaughter of Lady Pamela Hicks.

They were joined by Good Morning Britain weather presenter Laura Tobin and former Made in Chelsea favourites Ollie Locke and Binky Felstead.