Swiss great Roger Federer has broken social media, thanks to a delightful clip showing the eight-time singles champion having a gentle hit out on the Wimbledon turf. Federer is this year a celebrated VIP, who spent much of the early parts of the event within the Royal Box for the big matches at SW19. However, he obviously couldn’t turn away from the glorious lawns when a spare practice session became available. The 44-year-old quickly got on the full white kit and performed many of the baseline moves he’s become so famous for – sparking massive nostalgia for fans all across the internet.
Roger Federer Casual Grass Court Practice Video Goes Viral
A clip posted by Wimbledon’s official handle showcases the elegant former world number one trading his sharp formal suits for his proper all-white tennis dress-up to enjoy a relaxed hitting session on the practice turf. Moving with the same grace that defined his historic two-decade dominance in London, Roger Federer effortlessly unleashed his trademark one-handed backhand and pinpoint baseline volleys.
The brief video captures the champion connecting cleanly with the ball on an isolated training court in full tennis gear, proving to the sporting world that his natural racket timing and signature court aura remain completely untouched despite his professional retirement.
Roger Federer hitting up at #Wimbledon again in all its glory 🥰 pic.twitter.com/Dwy7V7oudd
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2026
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The sensational hitting session caps off a massive week of headlines for Roger Federer at SW19, where he was previously seen deep in conversation with Mercedes Formula One rising star Kimi Antonelli in the front row of the Royal Box. His highly anticipated visit coincided with monumental tournament milestones, arriving just after long-time rival Novak Djokovic officially surpassed his all-time Wimbledon match-win record. As active contemporary stars grind through gruelling final rounds, Federer’s elegant grass-court cameo in his traditional whites has provided a beautiful reminder of the sport’s rich history just ahead of his formal induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame later this August.
