Neeraj draws inpiration from Federer, Nadal at SW19

Neeraj Chopra at SW19 on Sunday

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra praised tennis legend Roger Federer, calling him a true champion not just for his brilliance on the court but also for being a kind person.

Chopra was present at the Centre Court of All England Club to witness the men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

"I'm feeling very good. This is my first tennis tournament - and that too, Wimbledon - so I'm really enjoying it. I remember when Federer used to win, he would wear that grass coat, and we knew a little bit about the tradition - that the whole dress code is white. I used to feel very good watching that," the javelin star told Star Sports.

"I think Roger Federer is very inspiring - both in the way he plays and as a human being. I met him in Zurich last year, spent quite some time with him, and had a good conversation. It felt really nice," he added.

Chopra also remembered Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal, who won 22 Grand Slams including two Wimbledon titles, for his never-give-up attitude. "I'd also like to mention one more player - Nadal. I really admired his will-power."

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