Federer rejected at Wimbledon. “I won the tournament 8 times, but they didn’t let me in”

“I won the tournament 8 times, I’m an honorary member!”. After less than three months from the farewell to tennis, Roger Federer he was forced to list his successes as if he were a forgotten player. Never would have imagined having to do it at his house, in front of the entrance Wimbledon. The London garden where the Swiss wrote the history of this sport.

Federer banned from Wimbledon

The diplomatic incident between the exclusive All England Club and the former racket champion was told by Federer al The Daily Showpopular entertainment TV program in the United States. Federer recounted the curious episode that occurred two weeks ago. Returning from an engagement in Japan, the Swiss had stopped in London for a medical examination of his knee and, before leaving for Switzerland, he had decided to drop by the temple of tennis. An unscheduled one that sent the security of the club into a tailspin. “I asked what the entrance was and they said it was for members only. I said that I am a member and that when I play the tournament I know where I can enter.” The answer?. “The entrance is on the other side, but it’s for members only.”

Federer is an honorary member of the All England Club

Federer is an honorary member of the club, having won the tournament eight times. However, he did not have his card and the security officer with him who did not recognize him and left him outside. Federer quoted the line that made everyone laugh: “I won this tournament 8 times, I’m an honorary member!”. Then the confession: “I immediately regretted having said that sentence”. Certainly not elegant, like Roger was on the pitch and like he is today outside.

Federer at Wimbledon for tea

Federer remained outside the All England Club until a fan, as soon as he saw the champion, rushed at him asking for an autograph and a photo together. At that point the security personnel realized the gaffe and opened the doors to the king. That, for the time of a tea and a chat with some members of the club, he sat back on his throne.