The Wimbledon Centre Court witnessed a notable moment as Sachin Tendulkar was recognized over the speaker as a cricket legend, celebrated for his achievements as a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in the sport’s history.
The audience responded with enthusiastic applause. The post capturing this moment, titled “It’s great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt,” displays the warm reception he received.
“We are also joined by a legend of the game from India. Another World Cup winner and all-time highest run scorer in the cricket history, please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar!” The audience burst into applause, giving a grand and memorable welcome to the cricket icon, Tendulkar.
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It’s great to welcome you back to Centre Court, @sachin_rt 👋#Wimbledon | @BCCI | @ICC pic.twitter.com/SwIMwsYVLa
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2024
Accompanying Sachin Tendulkar in the VIP section were notable England cricketers Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, all observed attending the sixth day of the prestigious tournament.
The day’s events on Centre Court began with an exciting match between Cameron Norrie and Alexander Zverev, setting the stage for the day’s lineup, which included the women’s singles match between Ons Jabeur and Elina Svitolina.
A highlight of the day was Novak Djokovic’s match. The seven-time Wimbledon champion is aiming to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and secure his 25th Grand Slam title. In the women’s category, top seed Iga Swiatek was scheduled to face a player known for her unique on-court persona, describing herself as a “gangster” during play and an “angel” off the court.
Djokovic, who comfortably won his opening match, faced a tougher challenge in the second round against Jacob Fearnley, a British player and recent college tennis competitor in the United States. Fearnley’s performance, taking Djokovic to four sets, highlighted his potential and the competitive nature of the tournament.