"I said ‘no I’m happy to enjoy the match’": Federer was asked by father if he was missing tennis sat in Wimbledon Royal Box

Roger Federer recalled his experience as a spectator in the Wimbledon Royal Box watching Andy Murray.

The Swiss former tennis player retired in 2022 after playing the Laver Cup, with his final match being an emotional doubles alongside Rafael Nadal against the duo of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, with the Americans winning 6-4, 6-7, 11-9.

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In a recent interview, Federer reminisced about his time at Wimbledon this year, which marked his first appearance as a retired tennis player. While he was at the All England Club in 2022 for the celebration of the 100 years of Centre Court, along with many other Wimbledon champions, his retirement had not been announced at that time.

“Last year I walked out on Centre Court for the 100-year anniversary celebration. I was injured. I didn't know if I was going to be able to play again, so it was a very emotional moment. But this year was totally different.”

Federer won the Wimbledon title eight times, making him the most successful male player so far, followed by Novak Djokovic with seven titles.

This year, the 20-times Grand Slam champion attended Wimbledon as a spectator from the Wimbledon Royal Box, accompanied by Princess Catherine, to watch another former champion at SW19: the 36-year-old local hero, Andy Murray, who lifted the trophy in 2013 and 2016, and was one of Federer's greatest rivals during his career.

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Regarding his experience from the outside of the court, former world No. 1 commented:

“My dad whispered ‘wouldn’t you rather be playing than watching?’ I said ‘no I’m happy to enjoy the match’ it was so fun sitting next to Princess Catherine,

I know her very well. We have to be careful not to talk too much. You can talk, and then it's super-quiet, and then you have to applaud.”

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