Tennis legend Roger Federer has revealed he’s eager to ditch his golf clubs for a tennis racquet, expressing a strong desire to return to the court for exhibition matches.
From Golf Course to Tennis Court
Speaking to TNT Sports, the Swiss maestro shared his newfound longing for the game that made him a global icon. He admitted to growing “tired of golf” and is now focused on entertaining fans with his incredible tennis skills once more.
“Honestly, I’d love to play some more tennis again. Enough with the golf already for a moment now, I’ve played so much,” Federer stated. He elaborated on his plans, saying he wants to practice “two-three times a week” to prepare for exhibition tours.
His aim? To “fill up a few nice stadiums around the world,” bringing his unique brand of tennis magic back to the public eye. This revelation comes as exciting news for fans who miss seeing the former world No. 1 in action.
A Royal Appearance at Wimbledon
Federer recently graced the Royal Box at Wimbledon, taking in the action between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur. He was accompanied by his wife, Mirka, and was seated alongside Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, who serves as the Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association.
During his visit, Federer also greeted Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of the Princess of Wales, and English cricket star Joe Root. His connections to the Royal Family are well-known, including a past tennis lesson he gave to Prince George.
Dressed impeccably in a camelot blue suit and shades, Federer received a prolonged standing ovation from the appreciative crowd. Other notable figures in the invitation-only Royal Box included King Frederik X of Denmark and comedian Michael McIntyre.
Djokovic Reflects on Rivalry
Interestingly, Novak Djokovic, during his on-court interview, touched upon the idea of future reflections. He quipped about a time when he might sit down with Federer and Nadal to reminisce about their legendary rivalry.
“I don’t pause to reflect, to be honest. I don’t have time,” Djokovic said. “I would like to. But I think that’s going to come probably when I set the racquet aside and then sip margarita on the beach with Federer and Nadal and just reflect on our rivalry and everything.”
- Roger Federer is ready to play exhibition tennis matches again.
- He stated he’s “tired of golf” and misses competitive play.
- Federer recently attended Wimbledon, watching from the Royal Box.
- He has close ties to the British Royal Family.
- Novak Djokovic playfully suggested a future reunion with Federer and Nadal to reflect on their careers.
It seems the allure of the tennis court remains strong for the man often considered the greatest of all time, promising exciting potential events for fans in the future.
