Spider-Man star Tom Holland challenges tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz while courtside
Spider-Man star Tom Holland challenges tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz while courtside at Wimbledon
Golf fan Carlos, 22, told Spiderman star Tom 'You've got a good swing'
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By JO TWEEDY
Tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz certainly has Spidey skills on the court - he's through to the Wimbledon semi-finals after defeating last Brit standing Cameron Norrie is straight sets - but could he beat Spiderman at a round of golf?
The actor who plays the Marvel hero, Tom Holland, was in the Royal Box yesterday to watch the world number two make short work of Norrie, and even laid down a challenge to the tennis ace ahead of his Centre Court match.
Holland, who owns a £3million pound home just up the road from SW19 with his fiancee Zendaya, approached the two-times Wimbledon champion just as he was finishing up a practise session on the outside courts.
Alcaraz spotted the 29-year-old star and told him: 'I saw you playing golf this morning. You have a good swing.'
The Hollywood star, who was attending the tournament without his famous squeeze, then seized the opportunity to pin down the tennis star to a round, saying: 'We should play. I'll give you my number and we'll get a game in.'
The Wimbledon semi-finalist replied: 'For sure'.
After demolishing Norrie on the court, the French Open winner was asked about whether he would take actor Holland up on his offer.
Alcaraz, who hails from near Malaga in Spain, replied in the affirmative, saying he wouldn't hold back either: 'Once we set up a match of golf, I just go for it.
Let's play: Hollywood actor Tom Holland, 29, looked casual in a pink shirt and jeans as he watched world number two Carlos Alcaraz take on Brit Cameron Norrie on Wimbledon's Centre Court - and hours earlier the Spider-Man star had laid down a challenge
Competitive: At his press conference after defeating Norrie in style - 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, the Spanish player admitted that he'd love to play golf with Tom Holland - but wouldn't let him win
The tennis ace, who's worth £30 million, was complimentary about Holland's golf swing during their pre-match encounter (Alcaraz pictured on Centre Court)
He added: 'I saw him playing some times. I've seen some videos of him playing golf - I would love to play against him. Let's see if he will be available and we will set it up'.
He might be busy in the coming days though, the Spaniard won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to tee up his next match, a semi-final against American Taylor Fritz.
Golf mad Alcaaraz has been spending much of his downtime teeing off, with former Wimbledon winner Andy Murray teasing the star after they played a round.
After his previous match, BBC tennis presenter Annabel Croft asked how the game between the pro and ex-pro had gone and it didn't go down well.
'He said to you to ask this question, right? He beat me that day. But then a few days later we played again and I beat him. So it’s 1-1.'
There was a host of famous faces on court yesterday to watch the drama unfold, among them actress Sienna Miller, mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins and former Chelsea and England captain John Terry.
The A-list names were all courtside watching the action, and put on animated displays as tensions ro
Drama: Holland, who was attending SW19 without fiancee Zendaya, was clearly enjoying the on-court action on Tuesday
In relaxed attire, Holland was spotted taking selfies with fans court-side
Celebs on court: Sienna Miller led the way in a vibrant floral patterned minidress as she arrived on the arm of partner Oli Green, the father of her second child
Meanwhile, Katherine Jenkins joined husband Andrew Levitas as she arrived at the venue
She was seen putting her hands on her head in despair at one point
Miller, 43, put on a very animated display as she tensely watched all the Centre Court action
Miller led the way in a £1,425 vibrant floral patterned minidress from Alessandra Rich as she arrived on the arm of partner Oli Green.
Evidently looking forward to the day ahead, the actress beamed while making her way into the venue alongside Oli, who looked equally smart in a navy blue suit.
Accompanied by filmmaker husband Andrew Levitas, Welsh singer Jenkins, 45, looked radiant in a pastel pink summer dress with a distinctive cinched waistline.
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With a floral print and short-sleeve detail, the floor-length outfit ensured she stood out while mingling with fellow guests at SW19 on Tuesday.
Also in attendance, Sir Mark Rylance was dressed for the occasion in an olive green suit, off-set with a smart beige waistcoat and oxblood leather shoes.
Completing the look with a raffish hat, the celebrated actor, 65, appeared to be in high spirits while posing for photos alongside artist and documentary photographer Lisa Barnard.
Richard E. Grant was also present, with the actor making an appearance in the Royal Box alongside his daughter, Olivia.
The Saltburn star, 68 - a regular visitor to Wimbledon - had previously visited the venue with wife Joan Washington prior to her death in 2021.
Silence of the Lambs star Jodie Foster was seen looking tense as she reacted to the action live
Sienna had some animated reactions as she joined Katherine and Andrew in watching the action
Bukayo Saka and partner Tolami Benson also watched the action on Centre Court
Their last appearance together at the annual event came in 2019, just two years before she lost her battle with cancer.
The English celebrity chef Marcus Wareing was also pictured with his wife Jane at the championships.
The Princess of Wales’s parents, Sir Lenny Henry and Michael McIntyre were among the notable names to attend on Monday.
Carole and Michael Middleton were seen in the Royal Box, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance.
Other stars in attendance on Tuesday included Arsenal and England footballer Bukayo Saka, and actors Tom Felton and Sir Ian McKellen.
Actress Jodie Foster added a touch of Hollywood glamour to proceedings, with the Silence Of The Lambs star, 62, getting a warm welcome from Richard E. Grant and his daughter as she took to her seat in the Royal Box.
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