Legendary Wimbledon presenter Sue Barker felt Roger Federer was the best possible ambassador for the game with his style and popularity among fans. Federer, 41, retired from professional tennis after this year’s Laver Cup.
Federer, who ended his career with 20 Grand Slams, lost the battle for the all-time Grand Slam record. Even though Federer failed to beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the battle for all-time Grand Slam records, some still believe Federer deserves to be considered the greatest of all time.
Barker acknowledged that Nadal and Djokovic are two extraordinary champions, but suggested Federer was “the tennis”
Sue Baker on Roger Federer:
Barker: “Federer is the best at everything he stands for” “We’ve had the chance to witness this fantastic moment in the sport and these three great players will be remembered as the greats of the game,” Barker told Tennis365.
“Djokovic could very well end up with the most Grand Slam titles and what Nadal achieved at Roland Garros with his 14 titles is just fantastic. But I look at the way they play and Roger Federer made the game so easy.
Moreover, the model it was for children and its worldwide popularity are unmatched. He has been voted the most popular player for 20 consecutive years.
We were so lucky to have seen him play until he was 40 and for me, for now, I’d still say Roger is the best for everything he stands for and what he has given to the sport.
I was very lucky to be part of the Middle Sunday Parade of Champions at Wimbledon this year and Roger came to be part of it. We didn’t know he was coming until half an hour earlier, so it was very exciting. “
This year Roger Federer attended the 100th anniversary of the Wimbledon Center Court. Barker, a legendary Wimbledon presenter who stepped down after this year’s Wimbledon, also took part in the Parade of Champions.
