‘If I Were in the Job…’ – Legendary BBC Presenter Demands Wimbledon to Make a Glorious Tribute to Roger Federer

Roger Federer has achieved great success in tennis. The 20-times Grand Slam champion is one of the big three players of this generation. Federer accurately portrayed the spirit of the gentlemen’s game throughout his career. Therefore, fans have and are still arguing for better tributes to the legend.

Speaking of honoring the Swiss maestro. One of the admirers of Federer who has watched him closely on the greens of London has recently demanded something special from the tournament for him.

Sue Barker’s idea of a fair tribute to Roger Federer

Sue Barker, BBC’s former television presenter for Wimbledon and while speaking to Radio 5 last week, addressed what Federer deserves. Barker has been a part of the majors for around three decades and has witnessed the magic he created. Therefore, she believes the All England Tennis Club should break the tradition and name something after him. She said, “They’ve only really done things for British champions. But I hope they do something.”

The 66-year-old suggested. “Maybe [renaming] part of the clubhouse? Because he has been such a huge part of Wimbledon.” Thereafter, she added, “I hope the club will do a tribute for him next year.”

 “If I were in the job, I would certainly be pushing to celebrate his career at Wimbledon,” said Barker. Federer claimed a total of eight seasons of the tournament which is the most in the history of men’s tennis. Pete Sampras and Novak Djokovic, are both at second place with 7 SW19 trophies.

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Further, he made up to 12 Wimbledon finals and is the only player of this generation to have over 100 wins on the grass courts of the events. Only WTA star Serena Williams reached close to the milestone by claiming 98 victories.

Roger Federer’s last dance

Federer, after undergoing two knee surgeries and giving the same year’s recovery time, was hoping to make a strong comeback. Though his body was no more capable of dealing with the harshness of professional tennis. Therefore, the former world no.1 decided to mark an end to his 24-year-long illustrious career.

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In order to bid farewell, Federer chose the fifth edition of the Laver Cup. He teamed with his rival and best friend Rafael Nadal for the doubles of the tournament. Alongside the 22 times Grand Slam champion under the banner of Team Europe, he locked horns with the Team World’s American duo, Jack Sock, and Frances Tiafoe. After securing the first set with 6-4 6 (2)-7 9-11, the duo lost the game, and Federer said goodbye.