The Princess of Wales has joined tennis great Roger Federer for a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Wimbledon's ball boys and girls
During the event, Kate took part in a doubles rally with Federer as she hailed the"amazingly professional ball boys and ball girls".The Princess of Wales has joined tennis great Roger Federer for a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Wimbledon's ball boys and girls.
She told them:"With all the discipline and everything you've learnt, you'll be able to take it into so many other parts of your life - things like confidence, and that feeling of pride with being on any of the courts is such a big moment."said he was"really impressed at how much effort and training goes into being a ball kid during the championships".
During the event, Kate took part in a doubles rally with Federer on the No 3 Court before watching the children take part in training. Those that make it to the famous tournament will have completed months of strict training, where they learn key skills including how to signal a ball change, rolling the balls up to the net, and the correct way to bounce the balls to the players.There will be 170 newcomers to the role, while another 80 will be returning from previous years.
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