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It has been more than eight months since Roger Federer retired. The announcement shattered the world, but the excitement to watch him on the court only increased by a thousandfold. Federer confirmed that he is going to be present for a couple of days at Wimbledon, and the young players are excited to meet and gain precious gems of advice from the ‘Swiss Maestro.’ Players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, and Matteo Berrettini have spoken about how they wanted to craft their game like the legend. Recently Elena Rybakina spoke about her upcoming dream come true moment with the Swiss star.

‘The God of Tennis’ has influenced the present generation of players with his game and charisma. Many grew up watching him play, and watching him live for the players who idolize him is an experience that words cannot convey. It looks like even the defending Wimbledon champion harbors similar dreams.

Elena Rybakina is awaiting her fangirl moment

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Before the start of the French Open 2023, the players had a fun ‘never have I ever’ interview session in which the Kazakhstan WTA star mentioned about her idol. The 23-year-old saw Federer for the first time when she played juniors at Wimbledon. She expressed that the moment was shocking to her as she saw her idol in such close proximity, like never-before.

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It looks like Rybakina is going to savor another eternal moment with her idol at Wimbledon. The All-England Club decided to pay a timeless tribute to ‘King Roger.’ Federer, who holds the record of amassing more Wimbledon trophies than any other player. He has thrived on the grass court, securing eight Wimbledon titles to his name.

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In honor of his record, Federer is set to arrive in England and spend time on the court. It is a golden opportunity for the players to be on the same court as him and revel in his greatness and try to strike up a conversation. A fan page of Rybakina on Twitter posted a video of her answering a couple of questions, and her answers are obvious.

Roger Federer is the answer to every question posed to Rybakina

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An old video of the defending Wimbledon champion resurfaced, which stood as the epitome of her idolization. She was asked a question, ‘What celebrity do you want in your player’s box?’ She replied happily, ‘Ah, well, Roger Federer.’ The second question was, ‘Who would you want to play mixed doubles with?’ The Kazakhstan player’s reply didn’t surprise anyone, as she immdediately said, ‘Mixed doubles..Roger Federer.’

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Roger Federer’s dominance and impressions stay for eternity no matter how many players emerge. Both the players and the crowd at Wimbledon 2023 are in for a marvelous encounter that may be life-altering. The answers of Rybakina speak volumes about how every admirer of Federer is going to react when they meet him.

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The twenty-time Grand Slam winner is in for a mind-boggling tribute, and fans can’t wait for it! No feat can compensate for the glory he brought to tennis. There is no hesitation in speculating that players will not get enough of him in those two days, and Federer has a tough row to hoe.