Ali G Makes Surprise Appearance at Wimbledon Men's Final

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen made a surprise public appearance as his satirical character Ali G at the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The actor, dressed in the character's signature style with a custom Wimbledon-themed tracksuit, was spotted on Centre Court during the championship match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, which Sinner won to defend his title.

The appearance was promoted through a newly created Instagram account for the character, where a video was posted showing Ali G in the crowd. In the clip, he humorously referred to tennis as "a crap version of ping pong" and joked about selling marijuana, with his tracksuit bearing the phrase "Official Ganja Dealer." The post's caption invited attendees looking to "get grand slammed" to direct message him for a "hookup."

The stunt is linked to reports of a new Ali G movie that has allegedly completed filming, though no official release date has been announced. This marks a significant revival for the character, who first debuted on British television in 1998 and last appeared in a major project over a decade ago. The character gained widespread fame through "Da Ali G Show," which ran from 2000...