Roger Federer (41) has always referred to Wimbledon as his “living room”. Now he could soon return to the place of his greatest successes. According to the British media, he should make his Wimbledon comeback as a TV expert later this year.
It looks like the Maestro will be returning to the All England Club very soon. Only this time with a microphone instead of a bat!
The British newspaper “The Telegraph” reports that negotiations between the television station “BBC” and Federer are well advanced. According to this, Federer would become part of a new TV setup for the English broadcaster for Wimbledon coverage. Presenter Sue Barker (66) has retired after 22 years and needs to be replaced. In addition, it is not expected that Boris Becker (55) will be invited back as an expert after his prison sentence.
Last fall, the 41-year-old ended his active tennis career in tears. Even then, the 8-time Wimbledon winner had expressed his interest in working as a co-commentator or expert. So retirement doesn’t seem to be for the Maestro.
Tears, applause, goosebumps
The emotional farewell to Federer in the video
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A second transmitter is also in the running
But that’s not all! Federer will probably also be seen on the American broadcaster “ESPN”. According to the report, a cooperation between “BBC” and “ESPN” is planned. That means: On one day, Federer should comment on a selected game for “BBC” and analyze another for “ESPN” in the studio.
The day after, his role at the broadcasters would swap. However, Federer would not be in constant use like other experts, but would also like to enjoy the two weeks in Wimbledon from time to time in peace.
