Ex-tennis ace served him down
Andrea Petkovic was hit on by Hollywood star
Former tennis player Andrea Petkovic could be married to actor Jeff Goldblum today. The German tells of an encounter in the gym.
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Former tennis player Andrea Petkovic (35) was once hit on by Jeff Goldblum.
In August 2022, the German tennis player Andrea Petkovic (35) ended her career. At a panel discussion, she now tells a story from the beginning of her career that she will never forget.
The then 19-year-old Petkovic was preparing for her first US Open in New York in 2007 and trained early in the morning in her hotel gym. At the same time there: Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum (70). The actor became aware of the tennis player and, after a short chat, invited her to eat at his favorite Thai restaurant.
The same scam with his wife
Petkovic declined at the time due to the large age difference of 34 years. But Goldblum, who became known for his roles in “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day”, did not give up. He found Petkovic’s room number and called her room several times. However, she remained firm and continued to refuse.
The irony of the story: Goldblum’s scam should still work, but not with Petkovic, but seven years later with his future wife. The actor said on a US talk show that he met his third wife Emilie Livingston (40) in the gym and invited her to a Thai restaurant.
A crazy story, agrees Andrea Petkovic. «Truly. I could be married to Jeff Goldblum. But I’m here, and that’s a good thing, »says the seven-time WTA tournament winner. She has now been with US musician Jesse Kotansky for four years, while Goldblum has been married to Livingston for seven years. Thanks to his gym trick. (bjl)
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