World stunned as Federer destroyed in Wimbledon quarter-finals
The tennis world was left in shock as 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer lost 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 to a player 15 years his junior.
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz was thrilled to share the court with Federer, despite the surprising outcome of the match.
Federer, 40, was overwhelmed at the outcome of the match as it was his first straight-sets loss since 2002 as well as his 14th defeat in 119 matches.
It was the first time he'd lost a set 6-0 as well as the second time this century that he'd lost a set 6-0 at any tournament as a top 100 player.
He wouldn't answer if this time was the last time Federer was going to be seen at Wimbledon.
“I really don’t know. I need to regroup. My goal for the last year or more was always to try and play another Wimbledon,” he said. “I was able to make it this year, which I was really happy about.
“We were always going to sit down and talk about what comes after. Obviously we will speak a bit tonight and the next couple of days as well and we go from there.
“It’s like what do I need to do to be in better shape and more competitive and we go from there. Of course I would like to play it again but at my age you just never know.”
Federer is just a few months shy of his 40th birthday but said he had "perspective" about the loss.
“Clearly there’s still a lot of things missing in my game that maybe 10, 15, 20 years ago were very simple and very normal for me to do,’ he added.
“I will take my time, not feel rushed by you guys or anybody else.
“I’ve got to take my time, take the right decision, the one decision I want to take and where I feel most comfortable.
“The team and me were actually very happy I made it as far as the quarters here. That’s how it goes. I’ll be fine. I have perspective about it, so it’s all good.”
Hurkacz was thrilled to receive words of praise from Federer himself.
“It’s super special to have played Roger here, it’s a dream come true,” said Hurkacz. “He’s done so many special things here.”
“Roger was congratulating me and wishing good luck for the next matches. Obviously walking off the court realising that I won against Roger, I mean, just kind of a dream come true, especially here on grass in Wimbledon.
“Felt so special with the crowd around as well.”