Sachin Tendulkar relishes his spot in a Federer-Borg Grand Slam sandwich

Cricket met tennis royalty in style on Friday as Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar found himself in the middle of a star-studded frame — flanked by Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg at the All England Club. The 50-year-old gave the moment a humorous twist by referring to the photograph as being at the centre of a "Grand Slam sandwich." The post, shared across his social media handles, has since gone viral, sparking joy among fans of both sports.

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The iconic picture features Sachin standing between Federer — the 20-time Grand Slam champion and eight-time Wimbledon winner — and Borg, the Swedish maestro who clinched 11 Grand Slam titles and five Wimbledon crowns. With 31 Grand Slam titles combined between the two tennis greats, Sachin's caption offered a charming blend of wit and admiration.

What’s sweeter than strawberries & cream at Wimbledon?

Finding yourself in the middle of a Grand Slam sandwich. @Wimbledon @rogerfederer Bjrn Borg pic.twitter.com/EV2x67EwFJ— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 11, 2025

"What’s sweeter than strawberries & cream at Wimbledon...Finding yourself in the middle of a Grand Slam sandwich."Sachin wrote as caption.

Tendulkar was in attendance at Wimbledon along with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara to watch the highly anticipated men’s singles semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and American star Taylor Fritz. Post-match, he was seen catching up with Federer and Borg in the Royal Box — a space reserved for sporting elites and dignitaries.

The viral post has brought together two global fanbases, with fans celebrating the rare crossover of cricket and tennis legends in a single frame.

Sachin’s appearance at Wimbledon continues his busy and high-profile week in London. Earlier, he made headlines by attending the unveiling of his portrait at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum, a significant honour bestowed on him just before the start of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s. Tendulkar also had the honour of ringing the iconic Lord’s bell to signal the beginning of the day’s play — a ceremonial privilege given to cricketing greats.

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Published By: Debodinna Chakraborty Published On: Jul 12, 2025

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