Roger Federer has made a return to Wimbledon — but to watch, not play, tennis. The eight-time champion at the All England Club sat in the Royal Box during his former rival Novak Djokovic's four-set victory over Alex de Minaur in the fourth round Monday.

Tennis legend Roger Federer graced Wimbledon with his presence on Monday as the eight-time champion took his seat in the royal box at Centre Court. Federer, 43, returned to the hallowed sporting arena where he achieved some of his greatest triumphs as he joined a host of well-known faces watching the action on day eight of the championships.

After surviving a tough match against Alex De Minaur in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic had a funny reason why Monday's win meant more to him.