FEDERER SERVES UP AN HISTORIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE MUSEUM
July 2009
Federer serves up an historic contribution to the Museum
Thanks to Roger Federer, visitors to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum will have the fantastic opportunity to view the very kit he wore when he made history by claiming the record breaking 15th Grand Slam title in Wimbledon’s final on Sunday.
In the longest fifth set final in Grand Slam history, Federer regained world number one status having overcome Andy Roddick in an epic final reaching five sets and seventy-seven games. The items of the kit which have attracted increasing attention during the Championships, will include the famous military style jacket along with his shirt and racket from the final, all to be displayed in the forthcoming Championships 2009 showcase in the Museum.
“We look forward to presenting the Championships showcase, and are thrilled visitors will be able view items from such a phenomenal player and champion as Roger Federer,’ commented Ashley Jones, Commercial Manager of the Museum.
Reopened in April 2006, WLTM is the culmination of a five year multi-million pound relocation, redesign and refurbishment. WLTM combines state-of-the-art interactive touch screens with its unparalleled collection of traditional and contemporary tennis memorabilia, all exploring the story of the game and the Wimbledon Championships in a vibrant and entertaining way.
An official venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is home to what is amongst the world's greatest collections of tennis memorabilia, with the oldest exhibit dating from 1555. Many items are of immense historical importance and some, not least the Championship Trophies, are unique.
Supporting this, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum presents the past, present and future of the sport and has clearly set its sights on becoming the ultimate destination for tennis fans around the world.
The Museum is open daily throughout the year from 10am to 5pm. For up-to-date information, visit Museum or call 44 (0) 208 946 6131
