Despite his incredible career and his success at Wimbledon, symbolized by eight victories on the London lawn, Roger Federer may also have some difficulties getting into the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Hosting an American programme, the 41-year-old retiree reveals that he was refused entry to Wimbledon for lack of a membership card.
Between Roger Federer and Wimbledon, it’s a long and beautiful story. It all started on July 6, 2003 with a first win against Sign Filippoussi (7-6, 6-2, 7-6), a success which was followed by another seven victories on the London lawn (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017). It is on this same surface that the Swiss will play his last singles match Hubert Hurkacz in 2021. An incredible legacy that isn’t always enough for the former world number 1 to visit the facilities of Wimbledon.
When Federer fails Wimbledon
During its transition to Daily show Wednesday evening, Ruggero Federer he indulged in an anecdote as funny as it is implausible on the set of the American show. Despite winning the major eight times during his illustrious career, the Swiss says he was recently denied entry Wimbledon. « It was actually two weeks ago she said, adding that she had a few hours to kill in London after a doctor’s appointment. It was then that the 41-year-old pensioner suggested that those around him go for tea Wimbledon. « I drive up to the door where guests usually enter. I go out, and I tell my coach who accompanied me: “I’m going to go talk to the security lady right away. I’ll take care of it. I go out and I tell her: ‘Hi, I was wondering how I could get into Wimbledon.’ She asked me if I had a membership card. When you win Wimbledon, you automatically become a member. And honestly, I don’t know where the membership cards are, they’re probably out there somewhere. I’ve been home and I’ve just traveled so I had no idea. I said, ‘No, I haven’t my membership card, but i’m a member”. just wondering where i can join” “, revealed Federer to the laughter of the audience.
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“I look at her and I’m like, ‘I’ve won this tournament eight times. Please believe me, I’m a member of Wimbledon!’ »
An argument that does not convince the supervisor of Wimbledonforcing Ruggero Federer to show him his list of prizes. ” I look at her one last time and I’m so sorry, I couldn’t believe and still can’t believe I said that and why I still feel bad about it. I look at her and say, “I’ve won this tournament eight times. Please believe me, I’m a member!” “, confides the Swiss hilariously, who finally decided to try another entrance, this time with more success. “ The security guard standing there said, ‘Oh my God, Mr. Federer, what are you doing here? Can we take a selfie?’ Yes, let’s take a picture! (laughs) I said I didn’t have my membership card, but the security guard let me in and arranged everything. I thought about going across and saying hello to the other security guard, but I didn’t. “All’s well that ends well for Ruggero Federerthat he was finally able to have tea with the president of Wimbledon during an hour.
