Wimbledon will be “celebrating” Roger Federer when the Swiss superstar returns to the Championships this summer.
The eight-time champion missed last year’s event because of his knee injury and he announced his retirement in September. He then hinted he would be open to returning to SW19 to commentate for the BBC. Fred Perry has a statue outside Centre Court and the All England Club are considering how to remember Federer’s career.
And chairman Ian Hewtt said: “He is a very great champion. We have a very close association. I am delighted to say that Roger will be making a visit here as a member. He is very welcome any time. And yes, we will be celebrating his achievements in an appropriate Wimbledon way in due course. More to follow.”
