Roger Federer was seen sitting alone in the Wimbledon Royal Box on Monday, after celebrities and other guests departed following a thrilling five-set match. The Swiss tennis legend, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, attended the third match of the day on Centre Court but was the only person visible in the exclusive seating area when the BBC cameras panned to him.
Federer's Day at Wimbledon
Federer arrived early to watch Jasmine Paolini defeat Alex Eala in the opening match. He then stayed for the dramatic encounter between British rising star Arthur Fery and Grigor Dimitrov. Fery won 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(7) in a match lasting nearly four hours, earning a special shoutout from the victor. However, after the match, a mass exodus occurred from the Royal Box as guests left for dinner or a break between matches.
Lonely Figure on Centre Court
When Alexander Zverev and Jiri Lehecka walked onto court for their fourth-round clash, the BBC cameras could only spot Federer in the stands. The 43-year-old, who retired in 2022, was honoured earlier in the day in the Royal Box but found himself alone as the evening session began. According to the Daily Express, Federer "cut a lonely figure as the only person pictured inside the Wimbledon Royal Box on Monday."
Reaction and Context
The image of Federer sitting alone quickly circulated on social media, with fans noting the contrast to his usual status as a fan favourite. The Royal Box typically hosts celebrities, royalty, and tennis dignitaries, but Monday's lineup appeared sparse after Fery's marathon victory. Federer's presence at Wimbledon remains a draw for fans, but the empty seats around him highlighted the transient nature of celebrity attendance at the tournament.
