World number one Aryna Sabalenka thanked Sir David Beckham after her first round Wimbledon win over Teodora Kostovic.
Beckham was in the royal box alongside the likes of Mary Berry and Alexander Armstrong on the opening day as Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic took to centre court
"I'm super excited to be back," said Sabalenka to the crowd after her win.
"It is a special place and it was special to start Wimbledon on this beautiful court in front of you all. Sir David [Beckham], thank you for being here!"
Here's nine pictures of David Beckham in the royal box
1. Sir David Beckham with his mother Sandra Beckham and Dame Mary Berry in the Royal Box on day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Becks in the box | Getty Images
2. Deborah Jevans, Chair of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, and Sir David Beckham
Becks in the box | Getty Images
3. Deborah Jevans, Chair of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, and Sir David Beckham
Becks in the box | Getty Images
4. Former football player David Beckham (L) and his mother Sandra Georgina West
Becks in the box | AFP via Getty Images
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