Anyone remember the classic Federer v Roddick Wimbledon final of 2004 (see video)? Well, now you have the chance to own the racquet Federer was playing with when he so famously came back from a set down to defend the title. To be more precise, it’s the exact racket that Federer used to win the championship point in 2004.
Prestige Memorabilia is handling this auction, and they’ve confirmed through photo-matching that this is indeed the exact racquet used by Federer during that legendary final. This is the only photo-matched Federer racquet from any Grand Slam win to ever be auctioned, making it a rare collector’s item.
The racquet is signed by the Swiss legend, for Anna Wintour and her daughter, with the exact words: To Anna + Bee, Roger Federer. Anna Wintour is influential figure in fashion and a good friend of Federer that was often seen supporting him from the player box.
It’s expected to sell for more than $100,000.
The racquet is a Wilson Pro Staff nSix One Tour 90, which the 20-time major champion switched to during the 2004 season, and includes some of his classic customizations, like leather power pads and string savers on the string bed.
Back in 2004, Federer’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. He defended his title from the previous year, coming back from a set down to defeat Roddick 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-4. This wasn’t just any win; it was Federer’s first major title defense, setting the stage for what was to come in the coming years. The win in 2004 was the second out of a total of eight Wimbledon titles for Federer.
Bidding is open until February 9, 2025, and at the time of writing the high bid is $17,716. If you’re thinking about adding this piece to your collection, prepare for some stiff competition. Given Federer’s status and the historical significance of this racquet, the bidding could soar even higher than expected.
Prestige Memorabilia has sold unique tennis items several times before. About a year ago, the auction house sold Nadal’s 2007 French Open racket for $118,206. Will the Federer 2004 Wimbledon racquet beat that?
