But the 103-time title winner went on to end his career at the Laver Cup in September at London’s O2 Arena, announcing his decision in the days prior. Since then he has visited the All England Club using his membership though had trouble proving who he was during one stop-off in winter.
Federer forgot his membership card and was refused entry by one security guard before successfully trying his luck with another. “She insisted that I had to be a member. I told her I am a member and normally, when I’m here, I’m playing. She tells me the same thing, so I look at her one last time and tell her, ‘I have won this tournament eight times. Please believe me; I am a member!'” he told Trevor Noah’s Daily Show in December.
