An auction of Federer objects raises almost 4 million euros

A huge online and in-person auction of the Swiss tennis player’s personal belongings Roger Federer It has raised 3.392 million pounds (3.98 million euros, 4.7 million dollars), reported this Wednesday the London house Christie’s.

In a statement, Christie’s revealed the total resulting from the live bid, carried out on June 23, and the one organized online, which began on that date and ended this Wednesday with revenues of 2.06 million pounds (more than 2.42 million euros, 2.86 million dollars).

The money raised from the auction of “The Roger Federer Collection” will go to the foundation of the tennis player –The RF Foundation– whose mission is “to empower vulnerable children with early education in both Switzerland and South Africa,” the statement said.

In the online auction there were 300 lots, which were purchased by buyers from 44 countries on six continents, with the most sought-after lot being three 2019 Wimbledon rackets, which were awarded for 162,500 pounds (190,000 euros or 225,200 dollars), much for above the estimated price.

Other objects sold were a belt, a cap and rackets used in different championships.

“I am overwhelmed by the generosity and enthusiasm of the support from all over the world,” said the athlete, who underlines that the prices obtained are “incredible” and will benefit the children with whom his foundation works.