'Jab main unse pehli baar mila ... ': Sooryavanshi opens up on Yuvraj's influence
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attended the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final alongside his mentor, Yuvraj Singh. Sooryavanshi expressed his admiration for Yuvraj's influence on his career and personal development.
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Highlights the mentorship dynamics between veteran sports icons and emerging young athletes in India.
NEW DELHI: India's teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a memorable outing at the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final at Centre Court on Sunday, where he watched Jannik Sinner defeat Alexander Zverev to win his second Wimbledon title. Sinner defeated Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown.Sooryavanshi was accompanied by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and India opener Abhishek Sharma.Dressed in a black blazer, white shirt, striped tie and sunglasses, Vaibhav grabbed attention with his sharp look while also speaking about the impact Yuvraj has had on his career.Speaking to Star Sports, Vaibhav said meeting Yuvraj for the first time was a special moment and revealed how much he continues to learn from the former India star."Woh mere idol bhi hain. Jab main unse pehli baar mila tha toh bahut achha laga tha.
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