Shubman Gill meets Roger Federer at Wimbledon with cricket legends
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:18 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Shubman Gill attended Wimbledon 2026, where he watched Alexander Zverev compete against Arthur Fery in the men's singles semifinal from the Royal Box. He joined cricket stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, marking Gill's first appearance in the exclusive area. A highlight included a viral moment between Gill and tennis legend Roger Federer, further elevating his profile as he prepares to lead India in an ODI series against England starting July 14. Gill's invitation places him among a select group of Indian captains honored with access to the Royal Box, including Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.
- •Gill and Tendulkar watched Zverev-Fery semifinal at Wimbledon
- •Gill meets Federer, creating a viral moment
- •Gill leads India in ODI series against England starting July 14
- •This is Gill's first visit to Wimbledon from the Royal Box
- •He becomes the fourth Indian captain invited to the Royal Box
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cricket royalty at Wimbledon: Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara to Shubman Gill grace Royal Box, India captain shares moment with Roger Federer
"India captain Shubman Gill took the internet by storm after meeting Roger Federer at Wimbledon 2026, joining Sachin Tendulkar in the exclusive Royal Box.
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