Presented is an unbelievable piece of tennis history: Roger Federer’s match used, signed racket from the 2004 Wimbledon Final. This is the exact racket that Federer used to win the championship point and clinch his second Wimbledon title. In a thrilling four-set final, Federer defeated world #2 Andy Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(7-3), 6-4; he sealed the match with an ace using this very racket, and fell to his knees in celebration.
The historic racket was originally signed by Federer for his famous friend, Anna Wintour, and her daughter. Wintour is regarded as one of, if not the most influential figure in fashion, and was often seen supporting Federer from his player box throughout his career. The racket is accompanied by a coveted Resolution Photomatch, forensically confirming it was the very racket which won the championship point of the final match. Resolution also found likely matches to two of Federer’s matches during the 2004 Canada Masters. An additional Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication certifies the authenticity of the autograph.
Federer’s N-Code pro stock racket carries his signature customizations, such as leather power pads in the throat and string savers on the string bed. The racket boasts the famous 90 square-inch head size that he played with until 2014. A customization sticker inside the throat reads “Roger Federer Rasen 1”, with an additional stringing sticker on the other side reading “25 1/2 / 24 No. 1”.
The 2004 Wimbledon Final was a defining moment in Federer’s career, as he defended a Grand Slam title for the first time and won just his third of 20 Grand Slams and second of 8 Wimbledon titles. Federer remains the all-time king of Wimbledon’s All England Club and stands alone with his eight titles. This is the first Federer photomatched Wimbledon racket to ever come to auction, as well as the only ever Federer photomatched racket from one of his Grand Slam victories to be auctioned. This is an incredible opportunity to obtain a true item of tennis history from Federer’s legendary career.