Death of the Queen: tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal condole – minute’s silence at the US Open

The 41-year-old added that he wanted to send his thoughts and condolences to the entire royal family and Great Britain.

Nadal also said: “My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to the British people on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

Federer had met the Queen in person at Wimbledon in 2010, when she was attending the All England Club Championships for the first time in 33 years.

At the time, the Swiss told the ATP Tour: “I just enjoyed sitting next to her at lunch and getting the chance to find out what kind of person she is, because of course you hear a lot about people of her status.” She was “very friendly, very relaxed”.

Death of the Queen: Minute of silence at US Open

“You could see she’s done it a million times. She made everyone at the table feel very special. It’s one of those things that you never forget and tell your kids or someone in the future can tell,” said Federer.

The ATP and WTA Tour also expressed their sympathy and condolences in a joint statement. Tennis legend Billie Jean King also explained: “For 70 years she has had a significant impact on the United Kingdom and the entire world community. I met her at Wimbledon in 2010 and that was a special moment for me. (…) She earned her place in history and we will miss her.”