Federer retired last September in London and holds the record for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles in history – with Novak Djokovic just one behind him.
Eight-time champion Federer will now be honoured before the start of play on the second day of the Championships on Centre Court.
Chief executive Sally Bolton confirmed the news on Monday, July 3, as she said: ‘I’m pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow.
‘We will have a special celebratory moment on Centre Court before play starts just to honour him as the man holding the most gentlemen’s singles titles here at Wimbledon.
‘For those lucky enough to have a seat on Centre Court tomorrow, I’d encourage them to get into their seats about 1.15pm and we’ll have a moment just to celebrate his achievements and to say thank you for all the memories.’
The Swiss star’s last match at Wimbledon came in 2021 and the 41-year-old lifted his most recent trophy at SW19 six years ago.
Meanwhile, Wimbledon were also planning to honour fellow tennis great Serena Williams but she was unable to travel due to pregnancy.
‘We invited Serena similarly this year but as you’ll know she’s pregnant so understandably couldn’t travel,’ Bolton added.
‘We of course wish her lots of luck with the remainder of her pregnancy and we hope maybe we might see her next year.’
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