Shubman Gill links up with Tennis legend during Wimbledon ahead of ENG vs IND 2026 ODIs
- Indian ODI and Test Captain Shubman Gill attended Wimbledon 2026, where he discussed his admiration for tennis legends and offered predictions for the men's final at Centre Court.
- The tournament reaches its conclusion on Sunday, July 12, as Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev in the final, with Sinner coming off a straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic.
- Gill told JioHotstar, "I'm backing Sinner to win Wimbledon. He is a fantastic player, and he carries himself really well both on and off the court." The cricketer expressed confidence in the Italian star's chances.
- Comparing his own cricket technique to tennis, Gill noted that Carlos Alcaraz's drop shot resembles his trademark short-arm jab. He also praised Roger Federer, saying, "The elegance and grace Federer played with was special."
- When asked about ideal dinner companions, Gill selected Serena Williams, Federer, Sir Viv Richards, and Sachin, stating, "They have all dominated their eras and have so much to share about their journeys.
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Shubman Gill Backs Jannik Sinner to Win 2026 Wimbledon Final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India's Test team captain Shubman Gill has backed the Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner to win the ongoing Wimbledon Championships. Sports News | Shubman Gill Backs Jannik Sinner to Win 2026 Wimbledon Final.
Shubman Gill swaps bat for tennis racket, picks Carlos Alcaraz as dream doubles partner
Shubman Gill picked Carlos Alcaraz as his dream doubles partner during his visit to Wimbledon, saying the Spaniard's energy on court would make for a fun pairing and backing himself to hold his own in tennis.
Carlos Alcarazs drop shot reminds me of my short-arm jab: Shubman Gill - The Tribune
Gill, who watched the men's semifinals at Wimbledon, also spoke about his admiration for the great Roger Federer and revealed the sporting legends he would invite for a dream dinner.
'Fantastic player': Shubman Gill names his favourite to clinch Wimbledon 2026 title
India's ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill took centre stage and talked about his favourite tennis player, and who he is backing to win the ongoing edition of the Wimbledon 2026 as Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the final.
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