Tennis legend Roger Federer to receive special centre court ceremony at Wimbledon

The illustrious career of Roger Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, will be commemorated with a special ceremony on Centre Court on Tuesday. 

The Swiss tennis legend, who retired from the sport last year, will be honoured before the commencement of play, scheduled for approximately 13:15 BST.

Roger Federer, now 41, left an indelible mark on Wimbledon by clinching five consecutive titles between 2003 and 2007, followed by additional triumphs in 2009, 2012, and 2017. His last victory at the tournament allowed him to surpass Pete Sampras' longstanding record of seven men's singles titles.

Sally Bolton, the chief executive of Wimbledon, expressed that the ceremony was organised to pay tribute to Federer as the holder of the most gentlemen's singles titles in Wimbledon's history. "We will take a moment to celebrate his extraordinary accomplishments and express our gratitude for all the memories he has given us," she remarked.

Unfortunately, Serena Williams, a seven-time women's singles champion who retired last year, had also received an invitation but was unable to attend due to her pregnancy. Bolton extended her best wishes to Williams for the remainder of her pregnancy and expressed hope to see her at Wimbledon next year.

The ceremony will serve as a testament to Federer's remarkable achievements and his enduring legacy in the world of tennis. As one of the sport's greatest ambassadors, his contributions to Wimbledon and the broader tennis community will be honoured in a fitting manner, ensuring that his impact on the sport will be remembered for years to come.