The 2024 Wimbledon witnessed a blend of athletic prowess and star power, with the spotlight firmly on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old Spanish sensation retained his title, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the men’s final on Sunday. Alcaraz’s remarkable performance on the grass courts of the All England Club solidified his status as one of the top players in modern tennis, drawing admiration from fans and celebrities alike.
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Rohit Sharma shines the brightest at Wimbledon 2024
Amidst the glamour of Wimbledon, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma unexpectedly stole the show. Fresh off a victorious campaign at the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit has been enjoying a well-deserved break from cricket. After celebrating the win with a victory parade in Mumbai, he embarked on a vacation that included a stop in London. His appearance at Wimbledon 2024, where he was spotted among a host of celebrities, left a significant mark.
Despite the presence of Hollywood icons like Tom Cruise and Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as sports legends such as Roger Federer, Sachin Tendulkar, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler, it was Rohit Sharma who created a historic social media moment. His picture on Wimbledon’s official Instagram account became the most-liked post of the season, amassing over 4.4 million likes. The post, captioned “Welcome to Wimbledon @RohitSharma,” surpassed even the likes garnered by posts featuring champion Carlos Alcaraz.
This social media milestone highlights Rohit Sharma’s immense popularity and global fan following, especially after the recent World Cup win. The fact that his post outshone those of other high-profile celebrities underscores his widespread popularity.
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Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role in leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean. His exceptional performance in the semifinal against England was crucial in securing India’s place in the final. In the championship match against South Africa, Rohit’s astute captaincy guided India to a historic triumph. India won the T20 World Cup after 17 years and became only the third team in history to do it twice.
After winning the trophy on June 29, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. Rohit will now only be seen in Tests and ODIs for India. Virat Kohli and Ravindra also retired from T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
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