Roger Federer has admitted that he desires Novak Djokovic to go on and break his report of eight Wimbledon titles with the Serbian icon only one win away from matching the achievement.
The Swiss tennis legend introduced his profession to an emotional finish in 2022 on the Laver Cup.
He famously wept in his chair whereas holding arms with long-time rival Nadal with each Murray and Djokovic additionally in attendance.
On the time of Federer’s retirement, Djokovic and Nadal had each moved away from him within the record for all-time Grand Slam titles.
Roger Federer desires Novak Djokovic to interrupt his report
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Djokovic has since moved even additional clear with 24 Grand Slams, placing him stage with Australian Margaret Courtroom.
The Serb has additionally dominated Wimbledon for the previous decade, racking up seven titles at SW19.
He noticed his 10-year Centre Courtroom unbeaten run come to an finish final yr in an epic closing in opposition to Carlos Alcaraz.
However Djokovic is again at Wimbledon this yr with the hope of avenging final yr’s defeat to the world No 3.
He just lately underwent knee surgical procedure after struggling an harm on the French Open and made a profitable return to Centre Courtroom on Tuesday in opposition to Vit Kopriva.
If Djokovic goes on to clinch one other Wimbledon crown, he’ll equal Federer’s report of eight titles on the British slam.
And Federer has no points in any respect if Djokovic finally ends up happening to take the report away from him.
Whereas talking on comic Trevor Noah’s ‘ What Now?’ podcast, Federer appeared again on his rivalry with the opposite members of the ‘Large 4’.
Roger Federer gained eight Wimbledon titles in his profession
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He recalled the second on court docket at The 02 in 2022 when he was delivered to tears alongside Nadal throughout a montage of his profession and in addition had a particular message for each Nadal and Murray.
“There was this second after we might take all of it in, our careers have been flashing in entrance of our eyes, particularly for them who’re nonetheless going,” Federer stated.
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“They’re like, ‘We’re so lucky that have been reside as a tennis participant. Lucky to nonetheless be going.’
“Hopefully, Novak can go and crush each report, Murray can play so long as his hip permits and he nonetheless has the starvation, and Rafa knew that he was in a tricky spot as effectively.
“He hopes he can win as a lot as potential.”