Grand Slam Collaboration: Princess of Wales and Federer Join Forces at Wimbledon
A Memorable Wimbledon Encounter: Princess of Wales Teams Up with Federer
Wimbledon witnessed a delightful fusion of tennis and British royalty as Catherine, the Princess of Wales, joined forces with Roger Federer for a special interaction. Known as a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Kate’s presence in the Royal Box during the tournament is customary. However, this time she embraced an active role in the Wimbledon experience.
Kate enthusiastically engaged with the tournament’s ball boys and girls, participating in training exercises alongside them. To everyone’s surprise, she even played a doubles match alongside the legendary eight-time Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer. Spectators were delighted when Kate scored a point against Federer with an impressive passing shot while he was positioned at the net.
Amidst laughter and applause, Federer acknowledged Kate’s accomplishment, commenting in a video shared by the tournament organizers, “I think it was on the line, amazing.” The interaction showcased their friendly rapport, with Federer offering encouragement and compliments on Kate’s skills.
As Kate takes on the responsibility of presenting trophies to the tournament’s winners, her involvement in the tennis world continues to grow. During her meeting with Federer, she took the opportunity to seek advice on her serve. The Swiss maestro, drawing from his vast experience, remarked that her serve “looked good.”
For Federer, the Wimbledon encounter evoked nostalgia as he reflected on his own beginnings in the sport. Having once served as a ball boy in his hometown of Basel, Switzerland, he appreciated the practice session with Kate and the other ball boys and girls. Expressing his admiration, Federer remarked, “This is proper practice, I’m impressed,” as they rolled balls and sprinted across the court.
The friendly exchange took a lighthearted turn when Kate showcased her skills with an impressive one-handed catch. However, she was playfully reminded by Federer and a fellow ball girl that catching the ball is not allowed at Wimbledon. They explained that the proper protocol is to let the ball bounce before retrieving it. This light-hearted moment added to the joyous atmosphere of the event, blending tennis prowess with royal charm.
