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PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

By Rediff Sports Desk
July 09, 2015

Sunshine, strawberries and summer are not the only flavour at Wimbledon. The famous faces from the world of sport also take centre stage.

The Royal Box was packed with stars from the world of cricket, football, athletics and tennis.

Take a look…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attends Day 9 of The Championships at Wimbledon. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images/strong>

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, watches Andy Murray play Canada's Vasek Pospisil in the quarter-finals from Centre Court's Royal Box on Wednesday.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images/strong>

Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title, but was made to work hard for a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 win over Pospisil.

Cheered on by a full house that included Prince William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, Murray broke serve in the third game of the match and was leading 3-1 when light rain forced a suspension of play.

On the resumption he resisted some eye-catching tennis from the quarter-final debutant but moved a set ahead when 25-year-old Pospisil netted a forehand.

Ashley Young, left, chats with David Beckham. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Manchester United winger Ashley Young was spotted chatting with David Beckham as they prepared to watch Murray reach the semi-finals.

David Beckham and son Romeo. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Former England soccer captain David Beckham and his son, Romeo, were engrossed in the action.

Paula Radcliffe attends Day 9 at Wimbledon. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images

British long distance runner Paula Radcliffe arrived at the Royal Box as Murray chased his Wimbledon dream.

Bradley Cooper with Mirka Federer. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper was envied by fans.

The famous actor sat next to Roger Federer’s wife, Mirka; both watched the seven-time champion at his regal best.

Federer floated into the semi-finals with a silky 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon.

Opera singer Katherine Jenkins on Centre Court. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Pregnant singer Katherine Jenkins enjoyed the day's proceedings in a stylish ensemble.

Rediff Sports Desk

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