Wimbledon 2025: Tennis Legend Roger Federer Shakes Hands With Joe Root Ahead Of Novak Djokovic-Alex de Minaur Round Of 16 Clash; Pic Surfaces

Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer made his appearance at the Centre Court and shook hands with England cricketer Joe Root as the picture of the same surfaced on social media. With Novak Djokovic taking on Alex de Minaur in a high-stakes match to qualify for the Wimbledon 2025 quarter-final, some of the biggest names were present.

Federer, who retired from professional tennis in 2023, won a staggering 20 grand slams and is third in the Open Era for the same behind Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (25). He is also the only male player to win five consecutive US Open titles, doing so from 2004 to 2008. Root, meanwhile, continues to play ODI and Test cricket for England. With 13115 Test runs, he is the fifth-highest run-getter in the format.

Two Greats pic.twitter.com/w1p8AXIG4x

— JoeRoot (@No_1TestBatter) July 7, 2025

From Test legends to tennis fans! #JoeRoot and #JimmyAnderson spotted in the Royal Box at Centre Court, soaking in the #Djokovic magic.

Cricketing royalty meets Wimbledon tradition!#Wimbledon2025 #Djokovic vs #DeMinaur LIVE now on Star Sports Select 1 & JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/tApffI9Qen

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 7, 2025

Both were wearing stylish outfits as Federer shook hands with Root before taking a seat in front of him. Ex-England seamer James Anderson was also seated among the spectators smiled at the moment.

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