Roger Federer takes his fans to the world’s most exciting cities like only he can. This time, it’s Paris.
UNIQLO announces the release of the fifth installment of its “24 Hours with Roger” series.
In this new episode, Roger Federer takes fans to Paris for an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most legendary, grandiose and beautiful cities. From cultural landmarks to artist studios to tennis courts on the outskirts of the city, fans get to see a side of Roger they’ve never seen before as they see one of the world’s greatest cities through his eyes.
At the Central Court of the Palais Garnier
Roger begins his Paris series at the Palais Garnier on the central court of the Paris Opera Ballet. An opportunity to draw parallels between tennis and ballet by observing how these incredible athletes rehearse.
Fête le Mur: where the idea of tennis runs deep
Next, Roger heads to La Courneuve, where he visits Fête le Mur, a non-profit tennis organization founded by tennis icon Yannick Noah. Here, Roger enjoys a game of tennis and a chat with local players on a colorful court created by French artist Caroline Derveaux and donated to the community by UNIQLO. After going over some tennis basics, Roger sits back and listens to the stories of what brought these young women to the court and what it took to get there.
Let the Beat Drop: A Meet-Up with DJ Bob Sinclair
To conclude his journey, Roger visits his long-time friend and DJ extraordinaire: Bob Sinclair. They create a “Roger Federer remix” of Bob’s famous track “Save Our Soul”. The crowd goes wild!
“I am thrilled that Paris has been chosen as the filming location for the 5th edition of the 24 Hours. It has an amazing blend of history and modern charm,” said Roger Federer. “Although I have returned to Paris many times since retiring from professional tennis, this trip was special because I was able to explore these unique experiences and make new friends along the way.” – Roger Federer.
All episodes are available on the special 24 Hours with Roger website:
About 24 Hours with Roger
This video series features Roger Federer visiting his favorite cities. The concept is to “spend 24 hours in a city,” in which Roger experiences various adventures discovering places and people that give each city its unique character. This is the fifth installment in the series, with more episodes planned for other cities.
Roger Federer
From Basel, Switzerland, Federer made his ATP Tour debut in 1998. He rose to the world number one ranking in 2004 for a record 237 consecutive weeks. He has won 20 Grand Slam titles and most Wimbledon titles 8 in total. He continues to be one of the world’s most influential figures in sports.
