Andy Murray and Roger Federer link-up for practise ahead of Wimbledon kick-off on Monday

Legends limber up! Andy Murray and Roger Federer link-up for a practice session ahead of Wimbledon kick-off on Monday… with Scot making his return after a four-year absence

  • Wimbledon veterans Andy Murray and Rodger Federer are back at Wimbledon
  • Federer hasn’t won at the British Open since 2017, when Murray last competed 
  • The legendary pair were on court together for a practise session on Friday 

Court 14 welcomed tennis royalty on Friday, as Roger Federer and Andy Murray took in a practise session together ahead of the veterans pair’s latest Wimbledon tilt.  

The Swiss icon has touched-down in south-west London to begin his 22nd British Open, with Grand Slam tennis returning to the capital after last year’s cancellation. 

An injury-plagued four years have kept Murray on the sidelines, with the 2013 and 2016 champion back via a wildcard entry in 2021.  

Andy Murray and Rodger Federer were on court together on Friday at the All England Club 

The iconic pair took in a practise session together, with the tournament starting on Monday

The iconic pair took in a practise session together, with the tournament starting on Monday

To limber-up ahead of their first-round matches on Monday, both men were on court at the All England Club on Friday for a practise session.

Murray and Federer were both seen smiling and enjoying a laugh in the sun on Court 14, with the experienced pro’s appearing relaxed before the tournament. 

The Scottish star will take on Nikoloz Basilashvili in his first-round match, with the Georgian lying No. 28 in the world rankings. 

Federer takes on Adrian Mannarino, the No.42 who was beaten by the Swiss champion in the last-16 at the All England Club back in 2018. 

Federer comes into the competition a little off-form, having pulled-out of the French Open

Federer comes into the competition a little off-form, having pulled-out of the French Open 

The duo both begin their Wimbledon tilts on Monday, with Murray up against a tough draw

The duo both begin their Wimbledon tilts on Monday, with Murray up against a tough draw 

Grand Slam tennis returns to the All England Club after the event was cancelled last year

Grand Slam tennis returns to the All England Club after the event was cancelled last year 

The 39-year-old was into the fourth round at the French Open earlier this month when he withdrew to ‘protect my body’. 

‘After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it’s important that I listen to my body and make sure I don’t push myself too quickly on my road to recovery,’ the 20-time Grand Slam winner said.   

Federer then suffered a shock defeat to Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Halle Open, where Murray’s first-round opponent, Basilashvili, made the semi-final.

Defending champions Novak Djokovic enter the tournament as the favourite after a stunning victory at Roland Garros.  

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