Wimbledon 2024: Tendulkar to Stokes - Cricketers Grace Centre Court For Zverev vs Norrie Clash

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Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar was among several cricketers in attendace for men's singles third round clash between Cameron Norrie and Alexander Zverev in the centre court of the All England Club in London on Saturday (July 6).

The announcer welcomed the guests on centre court, "We are also joined by a legend of the game from India. Another World Cup winner and all-time highest run scorer in cricket history, please welcome, Sachin Tendulkar!"

Tendulkar was joined in the stands by tennis great and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, who also returned to the All England club to witness Saturday's centre court action.

Applause for the cricket legend broke out from the audience, making Tendulkar's arrival spectacular and unforgettable, while England's own Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler were also welcomed by the crowd.

Apart from the cricketers, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, the first manager to win four consecutive Premier League titles, were seen with Tendulkar in the VIP area on the sixth day of this prestigious competition.

Coming back to the match, fourth seed Zverev of Germany had taken a 2-0 lead, winning the opening two sets 6-4, 6-4, before Norrie of Great Britain looked to fightback to stay alive in the contest.