Novak Djokovic reveals what he told Roger Federer during Wimbledon’s Centre Court celebrations

Novak Djokovic hopes that Roger Federer will return to top-level tennis so that they “can play at least one more time”, adding it has been “weird” not to see his great rival competing at Wimbledon.

Federer has played only a handful of matches over the past few years due to a knee injury and this year marked the first time since he turned professional that he was missing from the Wimbledon main draw.

John Lloyd says Novak Djokovic deserves more respect

Tim Henman's Wimbledon preview

Is Nick Kyrgios good for tennis?

Nick Kyrgios a Wimbledon contender

Tim Henman on Emma Raducanu

John Lloyd on Emma Raducanu

Will Roger Federer return? - Justine Henin verdict

John Lloyd on the British tennis boom

Serena Williams is back

However, the eight-time champion was at SW19 on Sunday as he attended the Centre Court centenary celebrations along with six-time winner Djokovic and a host of other former champions.

Federer received a warm reception when he entered the arena and the Serbian whispered something in his ear when they stood next to each other during the ceremony.

What #Djokovic said to #Federer at the ceremony yesterdy: He really is a legend in every aspect. #Wimbledon

Translation: @Lazic_I pic.twitter.com/1c68g7i606

— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) July 4, 2022

The told Serbian media: “I’ve told him he’s loved by many people and that he’s been greeted very nicely, and that he needs to come back so we can play at least one more time – like he said himself.

“We’ve all seen how special it was when he entered Centre Court. Everyone was on their feet, everyone showed their love and respect towards him – and he really is a legend in every way.

“Of course, he’s been one of my biggest rivals in my career and it’s been weird not seeing him