Sachin Tendulkar relishes his spot in a Federer-Borg Grand Slam sandwich
Tendulkar was in attendance at Wimbledon along with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara to watch the highly anticipated men's singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and American star Taylor Fritz. Post-match, he was seen catching up with Federer and Borg in the Royal Box — a space reserved for sporting elites and dignitaries.The viral post has brought together two global fanbases, with fans celebrating the rare crossover of cricket and tennis legends in a single frame.Sachin's appearance at Wimbledon continues his busy and high-profile week in London. Earlier, he made headlines by attending the unveiling of his portrait at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum, a significant honour bestowed on him just before the start of the third Test between India and England at Lord's. Tendulkar also had the honour of ringing the iconic Lord's bell to signal the beginning of the day's play — a ceremonial privilege given to cricketing greats.- Ends
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