'Rapturous ovation'published at 18:19 British Summer Time 7 July 2021
Federer 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 0-6 Hurkacz
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
Is this it?
Most here hope not. What an awful way it would be for Federer’s time on Centre Court to end.
Hurkacz respectfully stands back and applauds as the eight-time champion is given a rapturous ovation on the way to locker room.
Head bowed, Federer trudges towards the canvas, finally looking up and waving to all corners before disappearing.