Roger Federer retired earlier this yr following the Laver Cup. However the Swiss legend remains to be giving again to the followers.
Federer loaned his equipment and sneakers from the ultimate match of his profession to the Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, the place followers can see it. The outfit and an autographed copy of his retirement letter are on show within the museum.
“This addition to the Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame is a becoming tribute to the ultimate chapter in a defining profession,” mentioned Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame CEO Todd Martin. “We’re tremendously grateful to Roger for this beneficiant mortgage, and for valuing our mission to protect tennis historical past because it occurs. The ITHF congratulates Roger on all his achievements, the instance he has set for everybody within the sport, and for his dedication to the game’s historical past. We all know this exhibit will encourage numerous followers and guests.”
There are a number of objects regarding Federer within the museum, considered one of which is a hologram expertise that bears his likeness.
The Worldwide Tennis Corridor of Fame is dwelling to the Infosys Corridor of Fame Open, an ATP 250 occasion that in 2023 can be performed from 17-23 July.
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