Roger Federer’s racket used at Wimbledon in 2004 could fetch over $100,000 at auction

Roger Federer's racket used at Wimbledon in 2004 could fetch over $100,000 at auction
Roger Federer’s racket used at Wimbledon in 2004 could fetch over $100,000 at auction. Reproduction/Instagram/Prestige Memorabilia

The racket used by Roger Federer in his victory at Wimbledon 2004 is being sold by Prestige Memorabilia and could fetch over $100,000.

The auction, which accepts bids until February 9, features the racket along with a photo corresponding to the iconic match on July 4, 2004, when Federer defeated Andy Roddick, then world number two, in four sets.

It was with this same racket that Federer served the ace that secured his third Grand Slam title, his first title defense, and his second Wimbledon win. This victory marked the beginning of his journey as the “King of Wimbledon,” where he would later establish himself as the only player to win the tournament eight times, with his last victory in 2017.

What makes this piece even more special is the personalized inscription by Federer on the side of the frame: “To Anna + Bee, Roger Federer.” Anna and Bee are none other than Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, and her daughter, declared admirers of the athlete. Wintour was a constant presence in Federer’s player box throughout his career.

The racket’s authenticity is confirmed by Resolution Photomatching, which forensically verified that it was used in the Wimbledon 2004 final. This makes it the only Federer racket, with a corresponding photo, used in a Grand Slam victory to be auctioned.

This is not the first time Federer’s memorabilia has gone to auction. In 2021, Christie’s celebrated the star with two special sales, including the racket and outfit used in the French Open 2009 final, with pre-auction estimates reaching up to $97,500.

Prestige Memorabilia, in turn, has already auctioned high-value tennis items, such as the racket used by Rafael Nadal at the French Open 2007, sold for an impressive $118,206. Now, Roger is looking to surpass his Spanish rival again—this time, off the court.

Source: RobbReport. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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