Federer returned to play on the Wimbledon courts with a clear objective

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 12 Jul 2026 | 17.25

Roger Federer plays at Wimbledon 2026. Photo: gettyimages

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Roger Federer has once again captured all the attention at the All England Club. After his emotional visit to the tournament as a guest of the Royal Box, the Swiss has been seen practicing on the courts of Wimbledon, leaving images that have caused a sensation among fans due to the excellent physical condition he continues to display nearly four years after his retirement.

The fluidity of his movements and the cleanliness of his shots triggered an outpouring of comments on social media, to the extent that Andy Roddick joked during the ESPN broadcast when seeing images of his former rival. "Are you going out there to play against him? I've seen enough of that guy at Wimbledon", the American quipped, referring to the eight titles Federer has won on the lawns of London.

Federer is preparing for two upcoming tennis events

Although there are no plans for an official return to competition, Federer does have several tennis commitments on the horizon, which is why he is especially focusing on his physical preparation. The first will come with his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a very special ceremony in which the Swiss has already confirmed that he expects to play a small grass court exhibition match alongside other sports legends.

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Shortly after, he will head to New York, where he will be a major figure in the lead-up to the US Open. There, he will participate in an exhibition event alongside historical figures like Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Andy Roddick, with the possibility of even playing some individual matches in addition to the planned doubles.

Watching Federer hit the ball continues to evoke a great sense of nostalgia among fans. His elegance remains intact, and while this time it's only exhibitions, the images show that the Swiss continues to enjoy tennis and maintain an enviable physical form. Every appearance on a court remains an event for a sport that still misses one of its greatest legends.