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Jiffy joins A-listers in Wimbledon Royal Box
Western Mail
|July 12, 2025
THE Championships at Wimbledon is a stage that draws all the biggest names from the world of tennis, and has long cemented itself as a legendary occasion in the sporting calendar.
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But while some of the biggest sporting superstars roll into SW19 for two weeks looking to realise their shot at immortality, the competition also attracts plenty of glitz and glamour off the court.
A-list celebrities are frequently spotted taking in the action on Centre Court, many of whom are given the honour of sitting in the world-famous Royal Box.
On Day 10 at the championships, the Queen took in another day of action, including a hard-fought win for Novak Djokovic, who took a step closer to claiming an eighth Wimbledon title by seeing off Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals.
This story is from the July 12, 2025 edition of Western Mail.
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