Reigning champion and top seed Roger Federer will begin his 20th consecutive Wimbledon campaign on Monday but the Swiss ace says he still feels nervous at the thought of playing the opening match of the tournament on Centre Court.

Federer made his Wimbledon debut in 1999 and is a favourite to win a record-extending ninth title there this year and yet the 36-year-old Swiss said he was not immune to the grandeur of the opening day.

"I think it remains a little bit nerve-racking... It's a big deal. I mean, besides the history and the mythical place that it is, you cannot also practise on it," Federer told reporters. Bet Now on NaijaBet

"When you come out, there's a bit of uncertainty for both players... The entire atmosphere changes at Wimbledon, and you realise the eyes are on you. That naturally makes you a bit nervous.

"Basically the first one on the show court, it's always a lot to..................................................READ MORE





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