WIMBLEDON — Within the space of 26 hours this week Wimbledon’s relationships with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were underlined. For one there is unwavering love. The other? Well, it’s a tad more complex.
On Monday night all Federer had to do was sit down for the tennis world to fawn. One of the images of this grand slam so far, the eight-time champion was among just three sat in the Royal Box close to 9pm when the final match featuring Alexander Zverev started.
Federer had taken breaks at other times, missing the start of Arthur Fery’s win, but while surrounded by a sea of green wicker chairs he was lauded for his perseverance.
Five years on from his last Wimbledon appearance, another perfect shot.
Federer was praised for sticking around on Monday night (Photo: BBC)
