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
- 8:09 AMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill chats with Roger Federer, becomes only fourth Indian captain to...
- 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
"Shubman Gill received a Royal Box invitation to Wimbledon 2026. He joined elite Indian captains previously hosted in the prestigious enclosure. Gill also met tennis legend Roger Federer and watched matches with Sachin Tendulkar. Earlier, he attended the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest. The Indian captain is currently in England for an ODI series.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 8:09 AMShubman Gill chats with Roger Federer, becomes only fourth Indian captain to...
Shubman Gill received a Royal Box invitation to Wimbledon 2026. He joined elite Indian captains previously hosted in the prestigious enclosure. Gill also met tennis legend Roger Federer and watched matches with Sachin Tendulkar. Earlier, he attended the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest. The Indian captain is currently in England for an ODI series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:18 AMCricket 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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