Roger Federer set to visit Wimbledon this year as Novak Djokovic eyes the Swiss maestro’s MAMMOTH record, Serena Williams declines invitation

Roger will be guest of honor for his career celebrations, Serena unable to attend owing to pregnancy.

Roger Federer set to visit Wimbledon this year as Novak Djokovic eyes the Swiss maestro’s MAMMOTH record, Serena Williams declines invitation

Roger Federer and Serena Williams (Tennis World USA and ATP tour)

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make a guest appearance at Wimbledon this year, as the tournament plans on celebrating Roger’s illustrious career and record at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon will reportedly celebrate Federer’s achievements at the All-England Club with a special ceremony on July 4. The celebrations will be held on Centre Court, a place where audiences have cherished the Swiss Maestro’s performances for years on end.

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Chief executive at Wimbledon, Sally Bolton, made an official statement, saying, “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 honor him as the man holding the most gentlemen’s singles titles here at Wimbledon.“

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Interestingly, these celebrations will take place amidst Novak Djokovic’s campaign to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles. 

Since the order of play has been decided, the celebrations are likely to be brief and end just in time for the matches scheduled on Centre Court to continue as usual. “For those lucky enough to have a seat on Centre Court tomorrow, I’d encourage them to get into their seats about 1.15 pm, and we’ll have a moment just to celebrate his achievements and to say thank you for all the memories.”

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Serena Williams will not attend Wimbledon this year due to ongoing pregnancy

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Tennis great Serena Williams was given an invitation but declined due to her ongoing pregnancy. “We invited Serena similarly this year, but as you’ll know, she’s pregnant so understandably couldn’t travel,” said Bolton. “Of course, we wish her lots of luck with the remainder of her pregnancy. We hope maybe we might see her next year.”

Roger has kept himself away from the tennis landscape since retirement. He admitted that even though he is in retirement, he will have to rest himself before he can continue playing tennis casually. This has not stopped Roger from working on his other entrepreneurial and promotional ventures. He was recently the guest of honor at the Halle Open. He was felicitated there for winning a record 10 titles at the tournament and bringing the tournament fame.

On the other hand, Novak Djokovic is vying to equal Roger Federer’s record at Wimbledon. Will he be able to win his eighth Wimbledon title here this year? Stay tuned to the latest updates at FirstSportz to find out.

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