Roger Federer teams up with Princess of Wales Kate Middleton to ...

26 Jun 2023
Wimbledon
Roger Federer teams up with Princess of Wales Kate Middleton to meet Wimbledon ball kids

The eight-time Wimbledon champion took on Her Royal Highness in a spirited mixed doubles scrimmage ahead of the 2023 Championships.

“At the Australian Open, you’re allowed to catch it [out of the air],” Federer points out after a tremendous catch from the princess.

“Here, you’re meant to let it bounce,” explains Mollie, one of the ball girls teaching HRH the proper ball toss.

“The first game’s very nerve-wracking,” adds another ball boy of the pressure to perform on Centre Court. “But after a while you get used to it.”

Check out the full video, which follows Federer and HRH indoors for a rousing ball kid training session, here.

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