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Rhian Sugden Channels Wimbledon Energy in Playful Tennis Shoot

Rhian Sugden has offered her own sun-drenched take on Wimbledon season, stepping onto the court in a halterneck bikini for a last-minute tennis-themed shoot in London.

The 39-year-old glamour model shared images from the session on Instagram, where she can be seen stretching across a bench in matching swimwear, trainers on, sunglasses clipped casually at her waist. With a tennis court visible behind her and a racquet resting nearby, the setting nods clearly to the sport’s seasonal takeover, even if the focus of the shoot sits firmly on styling and posing rather than play.

Sugden, who appeared relaxed under bright sunshine, wore her brunette hair loose and straight, tilting her head back as she took in the light. In her caption, she joked that she had been “pulled to London” for the shoot, adding that her “ball skills” had turned out better than expected.

The post quickly gathered attention from followers, with comments praising her look and leaning into the tongue-in-cheek tone of the shoot. Messages ranged from simple admiration to playful tennis wordplay, with fans describing the images as a “smash hit” and “game, set and match.”

Beyond the seasonal styling moment, Sugden has remained open about her evolving relationship with her body in recent years. Last year, she underwent breast reduction and uplift surgery after experiencing ongoing discomfort following childbirth. She previously spoke about the physical strain she endured, including back pain and difficulty finding clothing and swimwear that fit comfortably, describing the procedure as life-changing.

Since then, she has continued to share images that reflect a more comfortable and confident version of herself, often blending lifestyle, fashion and travel content. More recently, she has also expanded her digital presence, with reports suggesting she has built a significant income through subscription-based platforms, alongside her broader modelling work.

The Wimbledon-inspired shoot sits neatly within that trajectory: a stylised moment that merges sport, summer aesthetics and personal branding. For Sugden, it is less about the court itself and more about the imagery it inspires — a familiar setting reframed through a polished, sunlit lens.

Last modified: July 1, 2026

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