Federer Conducts Junior Clinic at Laver Cup

Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, September 22, 2024

Laver Cup’s iconic charcoal-colored courtroom hosted a dream crew this week.

A few days earlier than Team World launched its Laver Cup protection vs. Team Europe, Roger Federer made tennis goals come true for prime Canadian juniors.

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The 20-time Grand Slam champion hosted 12 of Tennis Canada’s prime juniors in a clinic sponsored by Uniqlo at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

The Next Gen Development Program with Roger Federer was held on September twentieth at Roger’s Arena, Vancouver, earlier than the Laver Cup event, the place Uniqlo is the official attire sponsor offering uniforms for all on-site and on-court roles. Federer is a long-time model ambassador for Uniqlo.

Former world No. 1 Federer and his coach of 16 years, Severin Luthi, offered teaching and mentoring for 12 extremely proficient junior tennis gamers, who’ve been nationwide champions or rank extremely inside their age classes.

The program additionally included a meet-and-greet session for a wider viewers of younger tennis followers who joined the occasion. Federer additionally carried out a Q&A with the juniors after the clinic.

“It’s always a privilege to connect with young people through Uniqlo’s Next Generation Development Program,” Federer mentioned. “I hope our event here in Vancouver will further refine the skills of all the excellent young players who attended.

“In addition, I hope it offers some inspiration for them to pursue and attain their full potential, whether or not in tennis, or in life.”

The Federer clinic in Vancouver this week was part of Uniqlo broader Next Generation Development. The brand says it aims to “generate social progress by growing younger folks by way of sport.”

Photo credit score: Uniqlo