Sachin Tendulkar at Wimbledon 2026: After meeting tennis great Roger Federer, Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar wrote a poignant note honoring their long-lasting friendship. While watching Alexander Zverev defeat Britain’s Arthur Fery to advance to his first men’s singles final at the All England Club on Friday, Tendulkar once again proved to be one of the biggest draws at Wimbledon. The former cricketer from India headlined a glittering list of sporting icons in the Royal Box.
Sachin Tendulkar shares picture meeting with Roger Federer
Some rallies never end. Our friendship is one of them.
Always a pleasure spending time with you, Roger. Until we meet again. pic.twitter.com/is6ZonZvz4
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2026
Taking to X, Sachin Tendulkar shared a photo of him and Roger Federer. The legendary Indian batter also shared a selfie featuring himself, his wife, Anjali and the tennis great. Captioning the post, Tendulkar wrote, “Some rallies never end. Our friendship is one of them. Always a pleasure spending time with you, Roger. Until we meet again.”
Grand welcome for Sachin Tendulkar at Centre Court
Welcoming the former India captain back to Centre Court, Wimbledon shared a picture of Tendulkar on X and wrote, “Cricket royalty returns to the Royal Box. Welcome back to Wimbledon, Sachin Tendulkar.”Â
Star Sports shared a post on X, highlighting a live television broadcast where a commentator referred to him as “the greatest batsman of all time,” while the cameras focused on him enjoying the action.Tendulkar was part of a distinguished sporting gathering in the Royal Box.
Sporting stars feature in Royal Box
He was joined by former West Indies captain Brian Lara, with the two batting greats sharing the spotlight after years of being fierce international rivals and later teammates in several charity matches. Current India Test captain Shubman Gill also attended the semi-final, adding another touch of cricketing royalty to Centre Court. The Royal Box also featured football stars, including Liverpool and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk, while Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe was among the notable guests at Centre Court.
Roger Federer: One of the finest in Wimbledon history
Roger Federer’s connection to Wimbledon could well be regarded as one of the most amazing tennis success stories of all time. Federer, the Swiss legend, made history by winning the men’s singles title at The All England Club nine times, triumphing in the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2017. He won five consecutive Wimbledon men’s titles between 2003 and 2007. At those times, Federer ruled the world in that sport. On top of that, Federer’s 2017 title, which he won without losing a single set, reminded the world of his extraordinary talent and longevity.Â
