Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 30, 2025 · Entertainment

David Beckham Makes a Painful Comeback to Wimbledon with Bandaged Hand

David Beckham led the stars who were out in force in London's heatwave on Monday to attend the first day of the Wimbledon Championships 2025

Wimbledon 2025: The A-List Arrivals, Scorching Heat, and Shocking Queue Chaos

The first day of Wimbledon 2025 got off to a sizzling start, with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 34C (93F) in London's heatwave. But the real showstopper was the star-studded lineup that descended upon the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Former football superstar David Beckham led the charge, arriving at the Royal Box despite recently undergoing surgery on his injured wrist.

The 50-year-old father of four showed no signs of jet lag, having flown in from Atlanta, where he was cheering on his Inter Miami side in the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain. Beckham's bandaged hand and stylish cream-colored suit made him look like a million bucks as he took his seat alongside his mum Sandra and old friend Sir Gareth Southgate.

The former footballer, 50, continued sporting his hand in a bandage as he took his seat in the Royal Box at after recently undergoing surgery on his injured wrist

But it wasn't all fun and games for the A-listers. As they soaked up the sun-kissed atmosphere, the reality of the queue chaos hit home. Thousands of fans had been queuing since the early hours, with some estimates suggesting over 9,000 people waiting in line just after 7 am. The Met Office warned that temperatures would soar to a blistering 34C, making for a potentially disastrous wait.

"Disaster zone," one fan quipped on social media, sharing a photo of the massive queue snaking around the grounds. "I've never seen it this bad before!"

Meanwhile, Beckham's Posh Spice wife Victoria was nowhere to be seen. But that didn't stop his buddy Maria Sharapova from posing for an enthusiastic selfie with him on Henman Hill.

Sharapova, a long-time friend of the Beckhams, looked stunning in her tennis whites as she cheered on the players. And it wasn't just the ladies who brought their A-game to Wimbledon – David's doppelganger Eddie Redmayne turned up looking dapper in his green tie, while Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes (who wore a chic cream-colored suit) were spotted cuddling up on Centre Court.

But amidst all the glamour, tragedy struck for two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur. The Tunisian star was forced to retire from her round one match after just 26 minutes of play due to health concerns. "I wasn't expecting not to feel good," she said in a statement, leaving fans and fellow players reeling.

As the drama unfolded on and off the court, another surprise story emerged: world No 719 Oliver Tarvet's stunning victory over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi in straight sets. But despite claiming his biggest win yet, Tarvet won't be pocketing the majority of the £66,000 prize pot – as a student athlete, he's limited to up to $10,000 (£7,300) per year from any prize money.

The 21-year-old Brit will, however, have the chance to take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or Fabio Fognini in the next round. "There are a lot of emotions," Tarvet gushed to the BBC after his debut win. "I'm just really overjoyed to be in this situation."

As the day drew to a close, fans were left reeling from the heat, the queues, and the drama on court. But one thing's for sure – Wimbledon 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament.

The Queue Chaos Explained

Wimbledon officials had warned fans to expect massive queues due to capacity issues. And boy, did they deliver. By 9 am, the grounds were already at capacity, and thousands of fans were left waiting in line. Some estimates suggested over 9,000 people were queuing just after 7 am.

The A-List Arrivals

  • David Beckham: The former football superstar arrived at Wimbledon despite recently undergoing surgery on his injured wrist.
  • Maria Sharapova: The tennis legend posed for an enthusiastic selfie with Beckham on Henman Hill.
  • Eddie Redmayne: The A-list actor turned up looking dapper in his green tie.
  • Rochelle Humes and Marvin Humes: The couple cuddled up on Centre Court, looking loved-up as always.
  • Cliff Richard: The 84-year-old tennis legend looked snazzy in a colorful blazer.

The Drama Unfolds

  • Ons Jabeur: The two-time Wimbledon finalist was forced to retire from her round one match due to health concerns.
  • Oliver Tarvet: The world No 719 claimed his biggest win yet, but won't pocket the majority of the £66,000 prize pot as a student athlete.

The Queue Woes

  • Temperatures soared to a record-breaking 34C (93F) in London's heatwave.
  • Thousands of fans were left waiting in line for hours due to capacity issues.
  • The queue snaked around the grounds, with some estimates suggesting over 9,000 people waiting just after 7 am.

The A-List Fashion

  • David Beckham: Wore a stylish cream-colored suit and layered it over a crispy white shirt and burgundy tie.
  • Maria Sharapova: Looked stunning in her tennis whites as she cheered on the players.
  • Eddie Redmayne: Turned up looking dapper in his green tie.

The Quotes

  • "There are a lot of emotions," Oliver Tarvet said after his debut win. "I'm just really overjoyed to be in this situation."
  • "I wasn't expecting not to feel good," Ons Jabeur said in a statement after retiring from her round one match due to health concerns.

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