Watch: Hailed as ‘perhaps the greatest batsman of all time’, Sachin Tendulkar spotted in Wimbledon semi-finals

Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he competed in the men’s singles semi-finals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batsman was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of all time” as cameras panned towards him in the stands.Tendulkar was spotted watching the opening semi-final with British wild card Arthur Fery and French Open champion Alexander Zverev on Center Court. The Master Blaster looked relaxed as he enjoyed the action alongside other notable guests at one of tennis’ most prestigious events.This was not Tendulkar’s first visit to Wimbledon. The batting great has participated in the Grand Slam several times over the years, reflecting his love for the sport outside of cricket. His appearances at major global sporting events have often attracted the attention of fans around the world.Watch:In the opening semi-final, Arthur Fery, who is ranked 114th in the world, faced Alexander Zverev. Fery, who grew up just five minutes from the All England Club and played college tennis at Stanford University, was seeking to become the first wild card to reach the Wimbledon final since Goran Ivanisevic’s memorable victory in 2001.The second semi-final of the day featured defending champion Jannik Sinner against seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic in another sensational clash on Center Court. Djokovic defeated Sinner in a five-set thriller during their previous meeting in the Australian Open semi-finals, adding further intrigue to the contest.The semi-final was played in warm weather with temperatures hovering around 29 degrees Celsius in South West London.The final of the women’s singles, which is scheduled for Saturday, will belong exclusively to the Czech duels of Karolína Muchová and Linda Nosková.