Neeraj Chopra
Ahead of the final, Neeraj Chopra revealed his personal feelings about the sport and shared that it was his first time attending a Grand Slam tournament.
The passion everyone here has for tennis is great to see,” said the athlete, speaking to Star Sports. As the exciting final took place at Centre Court, several top names graced the Royal Box and stunned fans with their sleek and stylish looks. From India’s javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra to Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta to Bollywood stars Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, star power has been through the roof at the tournament. “It feels fantastic to be here. This is my first tennis tournament, and that too, Wimbledon.
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Speaking to Star Sports, the actress and co-owner shared her excitement to be at Wimbledon and expressed that she was looking forward to “unwind, relax and enjoy” with her husband. Zinta also joked about how, for once, she could enjoy a game that’s not cricket and “not stress” either. “Roger Federer has been a very tough competitor during his days. The way he has carried Switzerland’s flag in the field of tennis, especially at Wimbledon—I have met him, and the way he has maintained himself, his brand value, and his family, it speaks a lot about that person,” Neeraj added, highlighting his admiration for the most successful player at Wimbledon. Besides Neeraj, another popular personality from the world of sport made her way to Wimbledon. Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also appeared at the event. Zinta is an animated figure in the stands every time her side plays in the IPL and is a vocal supporter of the Punjab Kings. Watch Here!