Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Look Who's at Wimbledon! Neeraj Chopra makes a stylish appearance during men's final
NEW DELHI: India's golden boy
Neeraj Chopra
turned heads at the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles final on Sunday, bringing athletic star power and effortless charm to the All England Club.
As World No.1 Jannik Sinner faced World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz in a high-stakes clash, Wimbledon's official X handle shared a photo of the Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower, captioned: 'Welcome to Wimbledon, Neeraj Chopra.
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Dressed to impress, Chopra looked every bit the global icon in a light grey double-breasted blazer, paired with a black shirt, dark sunglasses, and a luxury wristwatch. The ensemble was the perfect blend of sophistication and flair, making him one of the standout guests in the star-studded Centre Court crowd.
While Chopra is enjoying the world's premier tennis tournament, the javelin ace is also gearing up for a massive showdown later this summer.
On August 16, he will face Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem at the Silesia Diamond League 2025 in Poland - their first meeting since the Paris Olympics 2024, where Nadeem took gold and Chopra settled for silver with a throw of 89.45m.
Chopra's form in 2025 has been nothing short of exceptional. He clinched gold at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru and has medalled consistently across the Diamond League circuit - including a second-place finish in Doha with a career-best 90.23m and victories in Paris and Ostrava.
According to World Athletics rankings, Chopra has reclaimed his World No.1 spot with 1,445 points, ahead of Grenada's Anderson Peters and Pakistan's Nadeem.
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