Wimbledon without Roger Federer‘s memory is like summer without sunshine, a stage missing its star performer. It has been nearly two years since the Swiss tennis maestro ended his professional career. Although he has stepped away from the sport, the atmosphere at Wimbledon keeps his memory alive in fans’ hearts. However, this time, chants of his name echoed loudly in Germany, celebrating his legendary record on grass.

Roger Federer’s influence recently transcended the boundaries of tennis. As the former pro walked into the stadium dressed in an elegant grey suit, fans chanted his name at the Euro 2024 football tournament. During the match between England and Switzerland, which ended 1-1 after extra time with England winning 5-3 on penalties, a Swiss fan captured immense attention with a placard that read, “Your king watches Wimbledon our king won it 8 times,” teasing England supporters.

This moment highlighted Federer’s widespread impact, not just in tennis but across various sports and events. The legend boasts a massive record of eight Wimbledon titles, the highest for any male player in the Open era. His first Wimbledon win was in 2003, and his last in 2017. Although Martina Navratilova holds nine Wimbledon titles, Federer’s eight titles are the highest for any male player in the Open era.

Despite the soccer team not securing a win over England, the placard made headlines. Federer himself paid visits to the ongoing grass-court major event. Rumors suggested he might try his hand at commentary, but Federer denied it with a simple statement on social media: “No plans to commentate this year.” Even after this, the chapter opened at the football ground remains vibrant, as fans from all over the globe shared their thoughts.

Fans regard the Roger Federer placard as a “new level of banter”

This incident ignited a new banter between Swiss and England fans, with the Federer community showcasing their massive support. The placard was far from ordinary, attracting numerous comments. As it invited several groups in one, a fan commented, “Swiss fans are built different.”

Roger Federer’s name turned out to be a motivation for the Swiss crowd rooting for their nation’s soccer team. As his massive Wimbledon record was highlighted, it showed that the world feels proud of his record.

Another fan, simply lost in the love for the Swiss tennis maestro, wrote, “Love it! Rogeeer!!❤” The former pro, even after calling it quits, has an immense fan base in his own country and across the globe as well.

The debate circled around Swiss and English fanbases. A fan commented, “Actually I prefer Swiss watches over King watches,” referencing Federer’s collaboration with Rolex. The comment added another reason why Switzerland deserves praise.

The placard with Federer’s name on it was enough to zip the mouths of soccer rivals. A fan, simply highlighting its impact, wrote, “Cooked them😂”. Even though the grass-court major event is based in London, the fact that a Swiss player dominates it remains a matter of pride.

The slogan on the soccer fan’s placard was something unique. A fan commented, “Tennis trolling is a new level of banter”, highlighting the nature of it.

With these and several other comments from Swiss and Federer fans worldwide, it was clear that Federer still sits on a throne that no other tennis player has matched so far. As both tennis and soccer events continue side by side, more surprises are expected to be uncovered.