At the Uniqlo Roger Federer Collection launch at the Tennis Club de Paris, the Swiss legend surprised attendees with a spontaneous and heartwarming moment.

During a casual hitting session with young fans, Federer was approached by a model attending the event. Seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she asked if she could hit a few balls with the 20-time Grand Slam champion. Much to her surprise and the crowd’s delight, Federer agreed.

What followed was a playful and energetic exchange at the net, with Federer hitting volleys with the model as smiles lit up the court. The impromptu rally was met with applause and cheers, capturing the spirit of the evening.

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Federer also went on to talk about mixing tennis and fashion to create a unique collection with Uniqlo’s new launch.

“It kind of represents who I am right now—a very navy guy,” said Federer in an interview with GQ. “I love this color- it’s so easy to combine. There’s also a tennis spirit running through the collection, which everyone wanted to see.”

“Tennis is still as popular as ever, and many brands are releasing lines or capsule collections linked to the sport. I also thought about travel. They’re very comfortable pieces for traveling by plane or train,” said Federer.

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He also went on to call the polo version of T-shirts as the best style for tennis players. Although, Federer went on to try different styles of T’s during his playing days, polo remains his favorite pick.

“In tennis, we’re lucky to be able to mix and match,” said the Swiss. “Polo shirts are very common at Uniqlo, so I wanted to do something using other materials. I wanted to include a polo shirt in this collection because tennis is a polo sport. You can wear sleeveless shirts or shirts with extravagant prints, but for tennis, the best thing is a polo shirt. It’s timeless and elegant,” said Federer with a smile.

While Federer’s volleys still looked crisp and perfect, his sense of style and fashion seem to replicate his elegance from his playing days. 

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