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Wimbledon 2016: Jenny Bate is the secret former beauty queen wag behind underdog Marcus Willis

World No772 won his first-round match in straight sets and he was cheered on by his girlfriend

BRIT tennis's newest WAG behind Wimbledon's most inspiring underdog stories is a secret former beauty queen.

Marcus Willis is the lowest ranking Brit playing this year after an incredible fear in qualifying.

 Jenny Bate cheers on Marcus Willis on day one of the Championships at Wimbledon
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Jenny Bate cheers on Marcus Willis on day one of the Championships at WimbledonCredit: The Sun
 The model cheers on her boyfriend in his first-round match
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The model cheers on her boyfriend in his first-round matchCredit: The Sun
 Bate pictured at Wimbledon on Monday after Willis won his first-round match
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Bate pictured at Wimbledon on Monday after Willis won his first-round matchCredit: PA:Press Association

He nearly gave up the sport but was talked out of it by new girlfriend Jenny Bate, who he met at an Ellie Goulding in March.
The babe, who now works as a dentist, has previously made a bid to be Miss England.

In 2010 the gorgeous brainbox got to the heat finals to be Miss Professional after wowing judges with her charity work.

She trilled at the time after being sponsored by dental products company Schottlander: “I am passionate about what I do.

 Bate and Willis embrace after his win over Ricardas Berankis
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Bate and Willis embrace after his win over Ricardas BerankisCredit: The Sun
 Bate pictured in her days as a Miss England contestant
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Bate pictured in her days as a Miss England contestant

"It is incredibly rewarding to do this work, to free people from pain, and to give them a wonderful smile.”

Willis will need her support when he takes on Roger Federer in the second round on Wednesday.

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