"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
OtherThursday, 03 August 2023 at 23:30
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.
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.
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.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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