This summer, Christie’s London will play host to The Roger Federer Collection, serving up two unique auctions of the tennis star’s personal sporting memorabilia to support The Roger Federer Foundation.
Roger Federer is tennis’ greatest icon. The Swiss sportsman has enchanted fans across the globe during a career characterised by unprecedented success and remarkable longevity. Grand Slam victories, Olympic medals, tour titles and the crowning glory of the Davis Cup tell their own triumphal story, one that has seen Federer rightfully placed in the pantheon of tennis greats.
The Roger Federer Collection: Sold to Benefit The RF Foundation celebrates Federer’s historic achievements, with 20 lots from his Grand Slam victories offered at a live auction in London on 23 June. From a racket used in his fabled tussle with Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2007 to the clay-covered shoes from his win at Roland Garros in 2009, these items provide a window into some of the sport’s most iconic moments.
The corresponding online sale, taking place from 23 June – 13 & 14 July, chronicles Federer’s incredible career from the early 2000s right through to 2021, affording fans across the globe the opportunity to own a momentous object from his journey to date. Both sales will benefit The Roger Federer Foundation, which supports educational projects in southern Africa and Switzerland.
The 23 June live auction is ticketed due to limited capacity in the saleroom. To reserve your seat in advance with Christie’s Client Services please visit ticketinglondon@christies.com.
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Photo: Lot 13 – ROGER FEDERER’S CHAMPION OUTFIT AND RACKET FROM FRENCH OPEN, 2009
The sneakers: each signed ‘Roger Federer’ (on the side), with stitched orange ‘RF’ (on the heel and tongue), by Nike © Christie’s Images Limited 2021