Jul 17, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
With 20 major titles, Roger Federer trails both Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (24) as the most decorated Grand Slam singles champion ever. And by the time Djoker calls it a career, the gap will likely grow wider. But if you ask a true tennis connoisseur who is the greatest men’s player of all time, Roger usually gets the nod. Subjectively, in a gentleman’s sport that values style and etiquette so highly, Federer has embodied the pure ideology of a true tennis professional better than anyone. Before his first major victory in 2003 until well beyond his last in 2018, the smooth stroke, crisp movement, and precision of Fed’s game, both on and off the court, put the Swiss legend in a class by himself.
Offered here is a Roger Federer match worn and autographed Nike polo shirt from the 2006 Davidoff Swiss Indoors tournament with a certificate of authenticity signed by Fed himself. Held in Roger’s hometown of Basel, Switzerland, the event lasted October 23-29 and, naturally, Fed wound up victorious, beating Fernando Gonzaléz of Chile in the final. It marked the first of 10 titles for Federer at his local ATP Tour event known today as simply the Swiss Indoors. Fed’s 2006 season was one of the most dominant in tennis history. He finished with a 92–5 record and maintained the world’s #1 ranking for the entire year, reaching all four major finals and winning three. Only Nadal’s mastery on clay at Roland Garros prevented a calendar sweep.
The white Nike polo, with navy blue and gray accents on the shoulders, is properly tagged (Size L) within the collar. It has a Swoosh logo on the left chest and a unique ventilation design with slits on the reverse that appear like bird feathers. The shirt shows solid wear throughout and has a large Federer autograph on the front in black marker. Includes COA from the Roger Federer Foundation. Signature certified by PSA/DNA (sticker on collar tag).
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