Kate Middleton Overtakes Tennis Stars? Popularity at Wimbledon as 13,000,000 Viewership Record with Roger Federer Tops the Charts

When we talk about some of the most-watched Wimbledon clips, people would think of some nail-biting rallies or certain heated moments in the game. But what if they do not make the cut? A similar thing has happened with a video of Kate Middleton becoming one of the highest watched videos across Wimbledon’s social media pages.

But here’s the question: what is so special about the video that it has crossed so many views? The video was uploaded prior to the start of the grass tournament and grabbed eyeballs because of who featured in it. One of them is a beloved great in action after a heartbreaking retirement. Viewers clearly could not get enough of the Princess of Wales and the King of Grass bantering over a lighthearted game.

Kate Middleton’s video becomes the most-watched Wimbledon video

In a surprising turn of events, the video of Kate Middleton became the highest-watched video across all of Wimbledon’s social media accounts. The short clip features Kate playing tennis with one of the game’s legends, Roger Federer. To everybody’s surprise, the video has hit nearly 13 million views and is soon expected to cross the mark!

Federer, who retired from tennis last year, was featured in the video playing tennis with the Princess. He appeared to be teaching her some basics as they rallied in the playing session. Not only this, both Roger and Kate approached the ball boys and girls to appreciate the work that they do so that the game can progress flawlessly.

The video shares a glimpse into the lives of ball boys and girls training with all their hearts to make sure that the tournament progresses smoothly. Interestingly, Roger Federer has always been very supportive of the ball kids and has repeatedly come forward to celebrate all that they do on the court.

The video was one of the first glimpses of Federer in the lead-up to Wimbledon. This year also saw the sensational return of the Swiss great to the beloved Slam. However, it was not as a player anymore, but as a spectator. Still, he managed to create a resounding tizzy!

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Roger Federer gets a standing ovation after his return to Wimbledon

Roger made a stunning return to tennis and when he did, the whole of the Center Court at SW19 rose to salute the player for his special achievements. The Swiss player, throughout his career, won eight titles here. This is a record in itself.

However, after having retired, he came in as a spectator and sat beside Kate Middleton to watch the matches. This reveals the strong bond that the Swiss maestro has with the Princess of Wales. His love and respect for the ball kids and organizers showcase his genteel nature and affection for everyone involved in the sport. Beloved by fans and rivals alike, Roger Federer exemplifies what it is to be a true sportsman.

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