VIDEO. Federer explains how a female security guard kept him away from Wimbledon

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer He explained how he wasn’t allowed to win the 8-time Wimbledon:

“It was about two weeks ago. I was in Tokyo for a sponsorship event, and then I went to London to see a doctor on my knees for another opinion. And I didn’t want to let the Wimbledon leadership know I was coming and didn’t know if there would be time. Everything was quickly discussed with the doctor. I look at the clock and realize that there are a few free hours.

“I drove all the way to the entrance for the audience,” he told Severin. [тренеру]I’ll be right back and I’ll be right back. And then… I failed! There was a female security guard and I said: “Hello! How do I get in?” And he said to me: “Do you have a membership card?” And I: uh-uh … that’s it? It’s just when you win Wimbledon, you automatically join the club. I answer: “To be honest , I don’t know anything about cards. Maybe it’s at home somewhere, but I’m just traveling here. But anyway, I’m in the club and you want to know how to get in? And he said to me: “You have to confirm this.”

Okay, there’s a nut that’s hard to crack. I continue: “I usually play here and therefore enter from a different login. And it’s my first time here outside of the tournament. And I just want to know how to get through this.” But it doesn’t, I’m panicking already! And I take extreme measures, I can’t believe I’m saying this myself: “You know, I’ve won this tournament eight times! Please believe!” But he didn’t let me in and I went back to the car. Coach asked how everything went, so I snapped: “Don’t ask!”

I decided to wander around the building to find another entrance, and then a passerby: “I can’t believe it! This is Federer! Can I have a photo?” And all the guards nearby: “Yes, it’s Federer! What are you doing here? Come in!” Finally I went inside, talked to everyone, had tea. I was still thinking of waving to that lady, I was already in the club but I didn’t!

VIDEO. Federer explains how a female security guard kept him away from Wimbledon