Wimbledon 2023- Roger Federer, Andy Murray meet on Day 2! One steals heart, the other takes the match – See Photos

Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer, Andy Murray meet on Day 2! One steals heart, the other takes the match – See Photos1/9

Dressed in a cream coloured suit with his purple All England Club member pinned to a lapel, Tennis legend Roger Federer received a one-and-a-half minutes standing ovation from the crowd at Wimbledon on Tuesday as he made his way to the Royal Box. The Princess of Wales, Princess Kate, also stood up and clapped for the holder of record eight Wimbledon titles. Federer, who entered Wimbledon as a spectator, was accompanied by his wife Mirka.Later, England’s legendary player Andy Murray entered the court to go up against British player Ryan Peniston. Murray expressed his gratitude for the presence of Princess Kate and Federer and acknowledged the Tennis royalty’s support for him. Murray, who won the match, expressed satisfaction with his performance as well.2/9

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and Mirka Federer. (Image: Reuters)

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Roger Federer in the Royal Box next to Princess Kate is applauded at Centre Court ahead of play on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. (Image: AP)

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Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his first round match against Britain’s Ryan Peniston. (Image: Reuters)

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Peniston looks dejected after his first round match against Murray. (Image: Reuters)

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Federer sits alongside Kate, Princess of Wales and wife Mirka during the first round match between Shelby Rogers of the U.S. and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina. (Image: Reuters)

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 Murray returns to Peniston during a first round men’s singles match. (Image: AP)

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Murray with Peniston after their first round match. (Image: Reuters)

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Murray celebrates after winning his first round match against Peniston. (Image: Reuters)