Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, visited Wimbledon Tuesday, but she may be attending the famed tournament in the future to watch her son, Prince George, play.
Duchess Kate told fellow guests Katie Boulter and Anne Keothavong that eight-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer is Prince George’s favorite player, according to Wimbledon’s “Coffee Morning” show.
She also said the superstar has even played tennis with George, which Federer said took place at Kate’s parents’ home in Bucklebury.
Roger Federer talking about being Prince George’s favorite player and revealing that they played together at Grandma and Grandpa Middleton’s home in Bucklebury! pic.twitter.com/Y1oMJQPgOj
— Tea Time With The Cambridges (@TeaCambridges) July 4, 2019
“I hope that he’ll still say the same in a few years’ time and this is not just an in-the-moment situation,” Federer said during an interview.
The "Coffee Morning" hosts noted Duchess Kate’s family “loves tennis.” In fact, Kate, 37, is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).
She took over the patronage of the AELTC from Queen Elizabeth II in 2017.
During Tuesday’s outing, Kate sported a chic collared white midi dress with black buttons down the front by British designer Suzannah as she took her seat in the royal box on Tuesday, her second match of the day.
Earlier, she had visited an outside court and cheered on the British tennis player Harriet Dart with Boulter and Keothavong.
(MORE: Princes William and Harry and Kate and Meghan announce split of their charitable work) (MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan's baby, Archie, to be christened next weekend in private ceremony)At #Wimbledon today, The Duchess visited the Aorangi Park to see the practice courts and players’ warm-up area.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 2, 2019
Whilst there Her Royal Highness met @JohannaKonta and Wimbledon Champion @andy_murray. pic.twitter.com/qURkxqDVuW
The Duchess also met a number of finalists and winners nominated for the annual LTA Tennis Awards which recognise people who volunteer at grassroots level to grow and open up the sport. pic.twitter.com/LZrqxVK2p8
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 2, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @Wimbledon, is visiting The Championships today 🎾
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 2, 2019
Her Royal Highness watched Harriet Dart vs. Christina Mchale on Court 14, alongside @KatieBoulter1 and @annekeothavong of the GB Fed Cup Team. pic.twitter.com/n5M8E4oAqT
Kate grew up as an avid tennis player and huge fan. In 2017, she shared in a BBC One documentary on Wimbledon that tennis was a huge part of her life growing up and that watching Wimbledon matches made her want to be a tennis star.
"I was really taken by [Andre] Agassi and [Pete] Sampras, [Goran] Ivanisevic and Steffi Graf," Kate recalled of a childhood spent watching Wimbledon. "That, for me, was my first memories."
"It inspires young people, including myself," she continued. "Every time Wimbledon is on I am thinking, 'Yes, I could do the same' and get out the racket. Sadly, not the same results."
Kate and William have also been known to have a fierce rivalry on the court, with her saying in 2017 that she and William are pretty "even."
The couple has been courtside, often joined by her family, including her sister, Pippa, at the All England Club through the years cheering on players like British favorite Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and more.
