Tennis legend and former World No. 1, Roger Federer, graced Wimbledon’s Centre Court for a momentous ceremony, paying tribute to his extraordinary career that unfolded within its hallowed grounds. The anticipation soared as Wimbledon’s official Twitter account shared a captivating photo of Federer’s majestic arrival, greeted with a cheerful “Good morning.”
Accompanied by his wife Mirka, the Swiss maestro, who announced his retirement last September, had largely kept his distance from the sport after a heartfelt farewell at the Laver Cup. However, just last month, Federer received further recognition for his exceptional accomplishments at the grass-court tournament in Halle.
Wimbledon holds a special place in Roger Federer’s heart, where he began his remarkable journey toward greatness. From securing his first Grand Slam title in 2003 to reaching seven consecutive finals and emerging victorious in five (2003-2007), Federer’s legacy at the tournament is unparalleled. As Wimbledon pays tribute to his phenomenal career, fans eagerly anticipate reliving the magical moments that defined his lasting impact.
8 Wimbledon Victories for Federer: A legendary legacy
The Wimbledon Maestro. From 2003 onwards, he reigned supreme, capturing four consecutive titles and captivating the world. Yet 2008, destiny took an unexpected turn as Nadal halted his historic pursuit. Witness the epic Wimbledon narrative of the battle of the legends as it takes place.
| Year | Result | Win/Loss |
| 2003 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2004 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2005 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2006 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2007 | Runner-up | 6-1 |
| 2008 | Runner-up | 6-1 |
| 2009 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2010 | Quarterfinal | 4-1 |
| 2011 | Quarterfinal | 4-1 |
| 2012 | Semifinal | 5-1 |
| 2013 | Second Round | 2-1 |
| 2014 | Runner-up | 6-1 |
| 2015 | Runner-up | 6-1 |
| 2016 | Semifinal | 5-1 |
| 2017 | Champion | 7-0 |
| 2018 | Quarterfinal | 4-1 |
| 2019 | Runner-up | 6-1 |
| 2020 | Did not play | – |
| 2021 | Quarterfinal | 4-1 |
| 2022 | Did not play | – |
In his last SW19 appearance in 2021, Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals before falling to Hubert Hurkacz. With eight Wimbledon trophies, Federer holds the Open Era record. However, Novak Djokovic has the chance to match his illustrious tally this year, setting the stage for an enthralling showdown on the grass courts of Wimbledon.