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Heather Watson happy in love with Courtney Duffus, even though she didn’t want to date a footballer

British WTA world No.50 Heather Watson is enjoying romance with top Yeovil Town striker Courtney Duffus.

Even though Watson was a bit prejudiced towards footballers, she quickly fell in love with the 24-year-old Irishman, as he impressed her with his calmness, level-headedness and positive attitude. It’s common among WTA stars to experience a drop in form once they find a boyfriend, but Watson claims that her man has only helped her improve her tennis results:

Since we both met each other we’re both doing a lot better! He had a big part to play.