Roger Federer’s 2004 winning Wimbledon racket is up for auction – signed and set to sell for over £80,000.
Roger Federer, now 43, is a Swiss former tennis player famous for winning the 2004 tournament.
The racket was signed for Anna Wintour and her daughter by the star, but now it is hitting the auction block, as reported by What’s The Jam.
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It is expected to fetch more than £80,300 ($100,000) at Prestige Memorabilia.
The auction also highlights an image of the moment Federer beat then–world number two Andy Roddick in the thrilling four-set final.
Federer used the racket when winning the last point of the championship match, which he did by serving up an ace.
This in turn determined his third Grand Slam title, first major title defence and second Wimbledon victory of his career.
Since, he has gone on to win eight Wimbledon titles, with his last one in 2017.
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There is also the special signage that Federer provided when gifting his racket to Anna Wintour and her daughter.
It reads: “To Anna + Bee, Roger Federer.”
It was clear that Wintour was a big fan of Federer’s, and throughout his career she could be seen supporting him from the player box numerous times.
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The racket also comes with authentication documents, with the company forensically confirming that it is the one Federer used at the end of that 2004 Wimbledon match.
Last year, the auction house sold Rafael Nadal’s 2007 French Open racket for £95,000 ($118,206).
The item is being auctioned by Prestige Memorabilia online and bidding ends on 9 February.
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