Roger Federer 'the most beautiful player I've ever watched' says John McEnroe with star missing Wimbledon

Roger Federer is the «most beautiful player I've ever watched play», says John McEnroe with the Swiss star missing Wimbledon through injury. The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion is expected to make his big return in September when he is set to join his great friend and rival, Rafael Nadal, to play doubles at the Laver Cup in London. Ad/> After that, Federer is hoping to play at the Swiss indoors tournament at his home event in Basel in October with Wimbledon sadly coming too soon for him in his recovery.

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»So, we have to sort of hope that whatever he decides he's happy with. He's 40. He's made it this far.

It's amazing. «Roger Federer is a living legend. We all know that.

He's the epitome of what you would want your kid to be when they grow up. »He is the most beautiful player I've ever watched play. I idolised [Rod] Laver.