Wimbledon 2023: Tom Cruise and these other celebrities love tennis and you may even spot them in the crowds

Grab the strawberries and crack open the Pimm's because Wimbledon starts tomorrow. Yes the annual tennis competition begins on Monday 3 July and it’s not just us that will be looking forward to it. 

Celebrities from all over the world flock to watch their favourite tennis players - Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina - in the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. 

But these won’t be spotted over on 'Henman Hill', no these A-listers will be sitting centre court in the Royal box area. Whether you’ve got your ticket for the matches or simply watching from home these are the celebrities to look out for at Wimbledon. 

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is often seen at the sports event watching from the side-lines. He previously attended with his Mission Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell and last year he was seen with close friends, filmmaker Chris McQuarrie and his wife costume designer Heather McQuarrie. The trio watched Eena Rybakina of Kazakhstan play Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the women's singles finals match. 

Prince William and wife Catherine, Princess of Wales are huge fans of Wimbledon. Kate is the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and was recently spotted having a go at being a ball girl. The Princess took part in a film along with former tennis ace Roger Federer that highlights the training that goes into being a ball boy or girl. 

Speaking of Roger, Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief has made no secret of her love for him and has even featured the tennis star in the fashion magazine - as well as making him a c-chair at the 2023 Met Gala. Anna reportedly starts her day between 4am and 5:30am and after reading the news will head over to play tennis before grabbing her Starbucks and heading to the office. 

Other celebrities that love the sport and have been to Wimbledon include: 

Ex-footballer David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham, actress Priyanka Chopra-Jonas , actors Hugh Grant, Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, pop star Justin Timberlake and wife actress Jessica Biel and that’s just a few that have attended over the years. 

The Wimbledon tennis tournament is over in two weeks so whether you are there to watch the sport or just want to have a glimpse of what the stars are wearing. You are guaranteed to spot a fair few celebrities.