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Published 22:37 IST, June 24th 2023

Roger Federer to play tennis again? Swiss Maestro has fans drooling with a comeback remark

Roger Federer to make a historic return to Wimbledon? The iconic Swiss tennis player divulged all the details on social media.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Why you're reading this: Roger Federer's legacy on a tennis court will be hard to match. The Swiss maestro announced his decision to retire from tennis, which came as a shock to almost everyone. One of the greatest artists of Tennis, Federer will remain forever in the heart of his fans.

3 things you need to know

  • Roger Federer has won 369 Grand Slam matches in the Open era
  • Federer has eight Wimbledon titles to his name
  • Federer also has six Australian Open titles to his name

Roger Federer to make a return to Wimbledon? Here are the details

Roger Federer is the most decorated player in the history of Wimbledon. The 41-year-old recently teased the fans on social media with a tweet. The Prince and Princess of Wales asked on social media whether anyone will be interested to indulge in a game of tennis on the grass court. 

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Federer took the opportunity as he replied to the tweet, "Count me in."

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The post soon broke the internet as it garnered over 1.3 million views on Twitter. His fans were pretty overwhelmed as reactions started to pour in. Some have outlined his greatness on the court, while some requested him to make a return to the court.

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Federer exhibited some brilliant tennis during his top years and even in his fading years, as he managed to disrupt the opposition's flow. His injury issues posed a massive threat to his credentials in his twilight stage and he failed to further continue as he dropped the curtain on his distinguished career last year.

22:37 IST, June 24th 2023