Published 22:58 IST, December 9th 2022

Wimbledon replies after Roger Federer hilariously revealed he was denied entry once

Roger Federer hilariously revealed in a recent interview how he was denied entry into Wimbledon despite being a record eight-time winner of the tournament.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
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20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer hilariously revealed in a recent interview how he was denied entry into Wimbledon despite being a record eight-time winner of tournament. Swiss Maestro revealed that security guard would t allow him in because he did t have his membership card. A day after Federer revealed details of this hilarious incident, Wimbledon responded.

Wimbledon says Roger Federer is always welcome

Via ir official Twitter handle, Wimbledon responded to Roger Federer's comments by stating that Swiss Maestro is always welcome. 41-year-old revealed details of this hilarious episode in a conversation with Trevor ah on Daily Show on Thursday.

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Federer told ah, "I have t really been at Wimbledon when tournament is t on. So I drive up to gate, where, usually, guests come in, where you would arrive and n you go up. So I get out to tell my coach who was with me at time, Severin. I'll quickly go out and speak to security ly. You kw, I got this. So n I get out and I'm like, 'Yes hello, just was wondering how I can get into Wimbledon. Do you kw where is door? Where is gate?"

Speaking of incident, he ded, "And she's 'yeah do you have a membership card?' I'm like 'we have one? Because when you win Wimbledon you become a member automatically, Honestly, I don't kw about membership cards. y're probably at home somewhere. And I h just been travelling. So, I h idea. So, I'm like ' I don't have my membership card. But I'm a member. I'm just wondering where I can get in."

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Even though Federer explained who he was, security guard remained persistent by asking Swiss Maestro for his membership card. Speaking of resulting difficulty, 41-year-old explained, "I'm like OK, this is going to be difficult here. So I'm like 'I'm a member, and rmally when I'm here, I'm playing. And re are los of people and I come in a different way. And this is first time I'm here while tournament is t on."

With guard once again giving same response, Federer ded, "So I look at her one last time, and I'm in a panic w. I still can't believe I said that because I still feel b about it. And I looked at her and said ' I have won this tournament eight times. Please, believe me. I'm a member. And where do I get in?" After yet ar failed attempt, Federer decided to go to ar gate, where he was recognized by a guard, who me arrangements for Swiss Maestro to enter Wimbledon.

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22:59 IST, December 9th 2022