Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas steal the show at Wimbledon as celebs flock to SW19 for Novak Djokovic clash

PLENTY of stars including Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have flocked to Wimbledon to catch the tennis afternoon.

As always, the Royal Box has been full of big names wanting to watch the world’s best on the All England Club’s hallowed turf.

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GettyCarole Middleton went for a day out in SW19[/caption]

GettyComedian Katherine Ryan stopped for a snap on the way in[/caption]

Earlier this week David Beckham was in the crowd to watch Emma Raducanu on Centre Court.

While yesterday Maria Sharapova and Theresa May were seen in the Royal Box.

Former Towie star and TV personality Mecklenburgh rocked up earlier today with ex-Corrie actor partner Ryan Thomas.

Comedian Katherine Ryan was also in the house, as well as singer Sam Ryder.

Kate Middleton‘s mother Carole has been taking in the action from the Royal Box, sat alongside Sir Sebastian Coe.

While TV adventurer Bear Grylls is here with wife Shara.

Team GB legend Greg Rutherford also rocked up to the All England Club.

The all-star cast watched Novak Djokovic‘s battle with British hopeful Jacob Fearnley on Centre Court.

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PASir Sebastian Coe sat next to Middleton in the Royal Box[/caption]

PATeam GB legend Greg Rutherford was in town[/caption]

GettyBear Grylls sat next to wife Shara in the Royal Box[/caption]

Edinburgh-born ace Fearnley, 22, is making his Grand Slam debut this week, having earned a wildcard.

He beat Spain’s Alejandro Moro Canas in round one to book a dream slot with Djokovic on tennis’ most famous court.

Elsewhere on day four, Katie Boulter has been taking on Harriet Dart in the first of two Battle of Britain matches scheduled for No1 Court.

Later on, British men’s No1 Jack Draper will take on former Wimbledon semi-finalist Cameron Norrie.

While last up on Centre Court, Andy Murray will play alongside brother Jamie in an emotional men’s doubles first round.

The Murray bros will take on Aussie pair John Peers and Rinky Hijikata.

Tennis stars’ new careers

PLENTY of tennis stars have stayed involved in the sport since retiring.

But others pursued very different careers. Here are some of the best…

I reached French Open and Wimbledon finals as a teenager but I quit to become a nun
I won Wimbledon mixed doubles with my sister but got fed up with English weather so now run luxury B&B
I was tipped for stardom aged 12 but retrained to become high-flying lawyer
I earned £9m and won French Open before setting up bistro with Brazilian model girlfriend
I’m last Frenchman to win Roland Garros, now I’m singer with six albums hitting No1 in charts
I’m former world No1 but quit aged 29 – instead I went on to play professional poker and golf
I was destined for the top but swapped lobs for labs as award-winning Harvard physicist