Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig, Ariana Grande, Hugh Jackman and other celebrities watch Novak Djokovic-Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon final
Several celebrities are in attendance to watch the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, including Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, and Ariana Grande.
Djokovic and Alcaraz are facing each other for the third time, with their head-to-head currently locked at 1-1. Both players booked their place in the Wimbledon final with straight-set wins in their respective semifinals. While the Serb beat Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard eliminated Daniil Medvedev.
The Wimbledon men's final is often graced by celebrities, and this year is no exception. Frequently focused on by the TV cameras so far have been actors Brad Pitt and Daniel Craig, the latter of whom is with his wife Rachel Weisz.
Actor Brad Pitt court side on day fourteen of The Championships, #Wimbledon https://t.co/fvprysxXQo
Game, set and sauve as royale box guest Daniel Craig surprises the Men's Final crowd at Wimbledon by shooting the opening sequence of BOND 26 on Centre Court....
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Hugh Jackman is also in attendance at the Wimbledon final. He had stated earlier that he would be supporting Djokovic.
"Beyond excited to be here and cheer on @DjokerNole," the Aussie's tweet read.
Beyond excited to be here to cheer on @DjokerNole!!! @Wimbledon Let’s goooooo. https://t.co/ZrXmMJ7xUd
Singer Ariana Grande was also present on Centre Court along with actors Andrew Garfield and Tom Hiddleston.
Ariana Grande and Andrew Garfield court side on day fourteen of The Championships, #Wimbledon https://t.co/pKMsObtJps
Others in attendance on Centre Court include Prince William and Kate Middleton, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
A few former Wimbledon champions are also watching the final. These include Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Stan Smith, and Stefan Edberg.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte seated in the Royal Box ahead of the #WimbledonFinal on day fourteen of The Championships, #Wimbledon https://t.co/pZrPmfPcxT
Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will decide the men's World No. 1 ranking
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are in a tight race for the World No. 1 ranking. Whoever wins the Wimbledon final will be at the top of the ATP rankings come Monday, July 18.
Alcaraz and Djokovic have been playing a cat-and-mouse game for the No. 1 ranking throughout 2023. Early in the season, the Serb dethroned the Spaniard from the top of the ATP rankings by winning the Australian Open. Alcaraz reclaimed the top spot by winning the Indian Wells Masters but later lost it with his semifinal exit from the Miami Open.
The Spaniard then reclaimed the ranking during the Italian Open but Djokovic wrested it back by winning the French Open. Alcaraz most recently got back the ranking by winning his maiden grasscourt title at Queen's Club, London.
Victory for Djokovic will see him script history and set a new record for the most Grand Slam singles titles won in the Open Era by any player, male or female. He will also equal Roger Federer's record for the most titles won by a man at Wimbledon.
If Alcaraz comes out on top, he will become the first Spaniard to win the grasscourt Major since Rafael Nadal in 2010.