Federer took Vogue for a sneak peak around Wimbledon, before a crowd had a chance to form.
- Roger Federer showed Vogue around the All England Club just days before the Wimbledon Championships began and crowds assembled around Centre Court.
- For Federer, Wimbledon seems like his favorite tournament. He told Vogue he simply "loves this place" for the "history and tradition."
- He took Vogue through the clubhouse, pointed out the trophy cabinet and the "wall of champions," and led the cameraman through the double doors and onto Centre Court.
- He shared insights as a family man, an athlete, and a winner in tennis and in life.
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Roger Federer is happy that it's time for the Wimbledon Championships once again, telling Vogue before the tournament had even started that he simply "loves this place."
He said the best thing about playing at Wimbledon is "history and tradition" and that Centre Court in particular is "a dream come true for every tennis player."
Considering Federer's history at the grass Grand Slam, it is easy to see why he is so enamored by London's iconic venue.
He is an eight-time champion, after all, and will be hoping to extend the record for most Wimbledon titles by winning a ninth time this month.
But before he got his 2019 campaign up and running, he took Vogue through the clubhouse for a 'Cribs'-style peak at a place that is practically his home away from home.