Black ribbon worn in tribute to Diogo Jota at Portugal player's Wimbledon match
Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday while travelling to catch a ferry to the UK ahead of pre-season.
Cabral said he was driving to Wimbledon when he heard the news, describing the footballer as 'an idol, such an icon, such a good person' in Portugal.
Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon on his sleeve (Mike Egerton/PA)
'I just wish all the best for his family,' he added. 'He's very inspiring for me.'
Liverpool fan and British doubles player Neal Skupski had also brought a black armband for his match on Thursday but opted not to wear it, after learning of the death of his grandmother shortly after coming off court.
He suggested he may wear one later in the tournament, saying: 'Maybe in the next couple of days.'
Friday is expected to be another busy day on the grounds, with highs of 26C forecast in south-west London.
Centre Court will see a strong line-up on Friday, with world number one Aryna Sabalenka taking on Britain's Emma Raducanu in the third round of the women's singles.
Carlos Alcaraz is also in action, facing Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff, while Taylor Fritz will take on Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
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