Roger Federer He is one of the most iconic names in sports not only in the tennis world, but all over the world. There is hardly anyone who does not know the 20-time Grand Slam champion who revolutionized the sport in the early 2000s and retired as one of the greatest players to take the tennis racket.
His off-field work and philanthropy are just as great as his sporting achievements. Swiss maestro may not have the numbers to compete Novak Djokovic and rafael nadal The two have now outstripped him in most Grand Slam title races, but many tennis experts believe the impact Federer has had over his 24-year career makes him a worthy candidate in the GOAT debate.
Federer recently appeared on The Daily Show. Trevor Noah. Dressed in a black turtleneck and a black coat, he was once again at his absolute best in attire and interviewing skills. While the two were discussing various issues, Federer recently told the All-England Club at Wimbledon how he was rejected by security.
“I haven’t really been to Wimbledon when there was no tournament. So, I usually went to the door where guests come. So I went out to let my coach Severin, who was with me, immediately went outside and spoke to the security guard. You know, I get that (smiles). I didn’t (she chuckles). Then I went out and said, “Yes hello, I was wondering how I’m going to attend Wimbledon. Where is the “door”, the “door”?
“And he was like, ‘Do you have a membership card? “Is there one?” Because when you win Wimbledon, you automatically become a member. Frankly, I don’t know about membership cards. They’re probably in the house somewhere. I was just traveling and I have no idea. I said, ‘No, I don’t have a membership card, but I’m a member and I’m wondering where I can get in’ and he said, ‘Yes, but you have to be a member. ”
“Me too, okay, it’s going to be tough here, I’m like this time. And I was like, “I’m a member and I’m normal when I’m here, I’m playing. There are a lot of people and I come in a different way. Now I’m not here for the first time when the tournament is not open. So I ask you where I can log in again and he said “Other side, but you have to be a member”. described Federer.
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Roger Federer admitted that he had momentarily forgotten how many Wimbledon titles he had won during a meeting with the security guard.
Although Federer is richest tennis player Once again this year, he really had to go to the other door, hoping that he would finally get an entrance. He was lucky, and it was his reputation that really drew him in as the former World No. 1 continued to tell the second part of the story.
“So I take one last look at him and now I’m in a panic. I’m so sorry, I couldn’t believe I said this and I still can’t believe it because I still feel bad about it. She looks at him and says, “I’ve won this tournament eight times. Please believe me, I’m a member! Where do I enter?” Federer then returned to the car and was asked about it. Severin Luthi “Where do we enter?” Federer replied, “Speech.”
The former World No. 1 player was then forced to switch to the other side and eventually became known as ‘Roger Federer’. “I’m getting out of the car and a random person is walking on the sidewalk and saying, ‘Mr. Federer! God, you’re here at Wimbledon, can we take a selfie? I (laughs) “Yeah, come on!”
“There the security guards said, ‘Oh my God, Mr. Federer, what are you doing here? Do you have a membership card? “I’m not going, but is it possible to enter?” They said, “Of course we will open the door, I will arrange it”. I went in and the president was there with everyone and I was drinking tea for over an hour. I thought about going over to the other side and waving a hand I was in, but I didn’t.
“When I said I had won Wimbledon eight times, for a moment I wasn’t sure if it was eight because ‘was it seven or was it eight? I do not know’. But I said so because I would never talk like that.” Federer added that he didn’t finish his story before praising the security guard for doing his job perfectly and following the guidelines.
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