Picking up some tips? Tennis fan Romeo Beckham, 13, shares a laugh with dad David as they watch Jamie Murray's doubles match in London

His dad is one of the world's most famous footballer players.

But Romeo Beckham is following his own path and has already gained attention as a promising tennis player at the age of 13.

Doting dad David treated his tennis-mad son to an evening at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday where they watched Great Britain's Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares' doubles match against Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo Action.

Ace night out: Doting dad David Beckham treated his tennis-mad son Romeo, 13, to an evening at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday at the O2 

Romeo looked in great spirits as he cheered along with his equally sports-mad dad who sported one of his favourite flat caps and a casual grey shirt. 

David and wife Victoria have been encouraging Romeo's tennis ambitions, with the teen spotted having a lesson from Olympic champion Andy Murray in London in June.

Joined by his father the 13-year-old budding sport star showed off his impressive skills prior to a practice session at the Aegon Championships at Queens Club.

Round of applause: Romeo and David looked like they were having a great time watching the action 

Eyes on the game: The father and son were engrossed as they watched Great Britain's Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares' doubles match against Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo Action

Romeo's tennis skills come as no surprise, as mum Victoria recently took to Instagram to praise the teenager for his sporting talents.

Sharing a sweet snap of him serving up a ball on the court, she wrote: 'Romeo is a true sportsman X Game set and match! X vb.'

Last year, tennis coach John Johnson claimed Romeo would be one to watch in the tennis world, as he revealed he had been chatting with the star's famous family about his potential.

Father son trip: Romeo looked in great spirits as he cheered along with his equally sports-mad dad who sported one of his favourite flat caps and a casual grey shirt

Time for a snap! David was happy to take photos with fellow spectators

Fan: Romeo looked in his element as he cheered on Jamie Murray

Sporty family: Former footballer David loves to treat his children to sports games around the world

He told the Daily Star: 'He has a lot of talent and very good hand-eye coordination. I'm going to have a meeting with his mother about it to reinforce that because I'm not sure his parents realise how good he is.

'Romeo really loves tennis. He is really into it and very talented. Romeo has a natural swing and is very enthusiastic, he just loves it.

'He kept telling me and I could see how focused he was.He is very energetic, very quick and strong.' 

Can I get a selfie? One fan leaned over into the Beckhams' VIP seats to get a snap

Good spirits: Romeo and David enjoyed an evening to themselves, with the teen's siblings Brooklyn, Cruz and Harper at home

All about you: Victoria also skipped the match, after being laid low with flu this week

Good sport: Romeo's tennis skills come as no surprise, as mum Victoria recently took to Instagram to praise the teenager for his sporting talents

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