Princess Kate plays tennis with Roger Federer.

Princess Kate participated in an exhibition match with legendary tennis player Federer at Wimbledon, and later met the ball boys and girls.

The friendly match between Princess Kate and Roger Federer took place on the court at Wimbledon, England on June 25th. Before the match began, Federer asked Princess Kate if she wanted to serve first. "I think you should serve," the Princess said.

In the short match, Princess Kate earned a point against Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion. Federer later commented, "The match went smoothly, it was fantastic."

Princess Kate is the royal patron of the All England Club and regularly watches Wimbledon matches from the VIP stands. She recently took on the responsibility of presenting the trophy to the tournament champion.

Princess Kate plays tennis with Federer.

Princess Kate played an exhibition tennis match with Roger Federer on June 25th. Video : Wimbledon

Kate and Federer then tried their hand at being ball boys on the court. They wanted to highlight the important role these young boys and girls play, as well as the training they undergo to qualify for the prestigious Wimbledon tournament.

"Wimbledon is famous for its ball boys and girls with professional skills who handle an incredible workload. It's unbelievable to see what's happening behind the scenes," said Princess Kate.

Federer then played against another opponent, and Kate was in charge of fetching the balls. She caught a ball that flew towards her. Federer and a little girl explained that ball boys at tournaments in Australia could do that, but at Wimbledon, you have to let the ball fall and bounce before you can catch it.

Wimbledon, held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877, is considered the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world . Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open. Wimbledon is the only major tournament held on grass courts.

Federer, 42, is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having won 20 Grand Slam titles. Federer announced his retirement last year and played his final match of his 24-year career against Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London.

Nguyen Tien (According to Telegraph, CNN )

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