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Brian O’Driscoll never struck us as a tennis fan, but it seems that the former rugby player is quite the supporter of the strawberries and cream available in SW19 as he’s taking in a few matches at Wimbledon.
The former Ireland captain is in London as part of a sponsorship arrangement, and is in the Royal box for today’s match between Roger Federer and Sam Groth at centre court.
In the Royal box: Martina Navratilova, Brian O'Driscoll, Luke Donald, Nicola Adams, Justin Rose, Gary Lineker, Nick Matthew, Jo Pavey.
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) July 4, 2015
Before he sat down to take in the match however the ex-Leinster man decided he’d like to test his backhand skills against a Wimbledon legend in the shape of Tim Henman.
Granted, the Englishman never won the thing, but it’s fair to say we all have a soft spot for the player who raised the natives spirits every summer, only to see them crushed again in the most thrilling and heartbreaking fashion.
Who couldn’t love a man like that.
.@BrianODriscoll and Tim Henman having a quick game on #HSBCcourt20 NOW #TheQueue #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/n51uHrUXKr
— HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) July 4, 2015
Ireland's number one tennis player? Here's @BrianODriscoll at #Wimbledon today, hitting with Tim Henman. pic.twitter.com/rJ2OKP2SQv
— John Skilbeck (@JohnESkilbeck) July 4, 2015
