Roger Federer may be an all-court phenomenon, thriving in the heats and chills of various cities around the globe and throughout the year. However, it is Wimbledon and its dew-ridden grass courts that have become the apple of the Swiss maestro’s eye.
Eight of his 20 major titles have come in London, with a record five of them won in a stretch from 2003 to 2008. There is no doubt that Wimbledon is the 42-year-old’s favorite event and he has ensured that even after retirement, he maintains appearances at the All England Club.
The real reason behind Federer’s limited tennis view
One would expect Roger Federer to have had a hectic lifestyle back in the day when he was shuttling across countries to take part in tennis tournaments. While he certainly had his fair share of fatigue-based fade-outs, the Swiss seem to be even more busy after retirement.
After hanging his racket in 2022, Federer has focused vehemently on his business and personal side of life. Fashion has had a huge part to play in his entrepreneurial ventures, with him working hard to build a career in that field.
Meanwhile, having four kids to manage is no easy feat. Roger Federer has had to chauffeur them to school, be a stay-at-home parent, manage their lives and is all the more occupied due to his new-found interests and responsibilities.
These reasons alone are deterring Federer from catching tennis games live or on the television, and as he says in his own words, ‘I was curious and was checking the scores from time to time, but for me to sit down is hard’.
Despite that, Roger Federer does make regular appearances during matches, such as when he sat alongside Kate Middleton in the Wimbledon box during a match and also has made sure to visit the Laver Cup and Shanghai Open tournaments.
All England Club welcomed Roger Federer
Back in June, when the Wimbledon championships were into its second day, the All England Club celebrated Roger Federer’s achievements with a special ceremony on Centre Court. Federer’s exploits in Wimbledon are well known and his presence over the years in London has been the equivalent to that of Rafael Nadal in Roland Garros, such being his accomplishments.
Roger Federer received a celebratory tribute that acknowledged his achievements over the years in the tournament by showcasing a highlight reel of his matches and wins.
“I’m pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow and we will have a special celebratory moment on Centre Court before play starts just to honour him as the man holding the most gentlemen’s singles titles here at Wimbledon,” All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton said.
While the late 2000s and 2010s saw Federer dominate Wimbledon, he still managed to reach the finals in the twilight years of his career. A true poster boy of the event, Roger Federer will be remembered as a Wimbledon legend for years to come.
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