How Roger Federer reacted when David Beckham watched him play at Wimbledon in 2016

Roger Federer didn’t get nervous in front of David Beckham at Wimbledon

Federer maintained his trademark level of cool when he spoke about Beckham watching him after he defeated Cilic on Centre Court.

Speaking at the Wimbledon press conference, he said: “I didn’t see them before the match, didn’t see them after the match, didn’t speak to them before the match, didn’t speak to them after the match.

Federer was positive about Beckham watching him in the stands of the famous grass court tournament though. He added: “It was nice to see him there.”

The star said he didn’t get nervous in front of Beckham, or any other celebrity, watching him play the sport that made him famous.

“At the end of the day today what makes me nervous is really legends of our sport. That’s the only thing that still gets me nervous, when I see guys sitting watching my match.

“When I see them watching, I feel like I better play well. You don’t want to disappoint legends of our sport.”

Federer reached the Wimbledon semi-final in 2016, but his tournament was ended at the hands of Milos Raonic. Andy Murray lifted the trophy for a second time that year.

David Beckham’s message to Roger Federer in 2022

Beckham has been a long-time fan of Federer and has often been spotted in the stands watching the Swiss star.

After Federer’s retirement at the 2022 Laver Cup, Beckham posted a message to the star via Instagram Stories.

The footballing icon posted a picture of Federer hitting his trademark one-handed backhand with the message: “Something we will all miss. Nothing more beautiful than this.”

Beckham has also heavily praised Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray throughout the years as a tennis fan.