David Beckham and Sandra Joined by Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Eddie Redmayne, Sam Thompson, and Cliff in Royal Box on Wimbledon Day 1

David Beckham Joins Celebrities at Scorching Wimbledon 2025 Opener
(Images: Beckham in the Royal Box; crowded queues; Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe; Oliver Tarvet celebrates)

David Beckham led a star-studded turnout at Wimbledon’s sweltering first day, braving 32°C heat despite sporting a bandaged hand following recent wrist surgery. The 50-year-old football icon rushed from Atlanta—where his Inter Miami team lost the Club World Cup—to join his mother, Sandra, in the Royal Box. Dressed in a cream suit from his BECKHAM x BOSS collection, he mingled with guests like ex-England manager Gareth Southgate and posed for a selfie with tennis legend Maria Sharapova.

Record Heat and Overcrowded Queues
The Met Office confirmed this year’s opener as the “warmest start to Wimbledon on record,” with temperatures peaking at 34°C. Fans faced chaos as the All England Club announced the grounds were “at capacity” by 9 a.m., urging latecomers to stay away. Thousands had camped overnight, but many were turned back, with warnings of hours-long waits in the blazing sun.

(Image: Crowds at Earl’s Court Station; fans queueing with sunhats and water bottles)

Celebrity Sightings
The Royal Box buzzed with A-listers. Eddie Redmayne and wife Hannah Bagshawe opted for a berry-toned tea dress and green-tied suit, while Rochelle and Marvin Humes dazzled in coordinated cream ensembles. Princess Beatrice, Sarah Ferguson, and Sir Cliff Richard—snapping photos on his phone—added royal and musical flair. Newly single Sam Thompson and Aussie actress Isla Fisher, in a plunging floral dress, also turned heads.

(Image: Rochelle and Marvin Humes in tennis whites; Isla Fisher’s floral dress)

Match Highlights
British wildcard Oliver Tarvet, ranked 719th, stunned fans with a straight-sets victory over Leandro Riedi. Despite the win, the University of San Diego student can only claim £7,300 of his £66,000 prize due to NCAA amateur rules. Meanwhile, two-time finalist Ons Jabeur retired tearfully mid-match after a medical timeout, citing illness.

(Image: Tarvet celebrates his win; Jabeur emotional on court)

Heat Precautions and Fashion Notes
Organizers urged attendees to stay hydrated, with water stations and shaded areas in high demand. Celebrities balanced style and comfort: Laura Whitmore donned a lemon Stella McCartney suit, while Chris O’Dowd and Dawn Porter showcased quirky outfits, including a house-shaped handbag.

As day one concluded, the blend of sporting drama, stifling heat, and star power set the tone for a memorable Wimbledon fortnight.

(Image: Cliff Richard snapping photos; fans with sunhats and umbrellas)

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