INTERVIEW: Roger Federer HIMSELF unveils the new Wilson RF 01 racquet & gives gear advice 😎

The legendary Roger Federer joins Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman for a well-rounded conversation about his new Wilson RF 01 tennis racquet design. He also gives some gear advice for players of all levels, dishes on Andy Roddick — the newest member of the Wilson family — and has a laugh while picking his favorite karaoke song!

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[keymonkey]

Re-upload the video without music … a legend is talking

[biauooka]

unnecessary music. I can't focus on Roger.

[romsrequest]

When it's someone's birthday, usually everyone gives them a present, but when it's Roger's birthday he gives all of us a present instead (a new RF racquet!). Happy birthday Roger!!

[bonejakon]

I miss watching your tennis so much Roger. Will never forget.

[alastairtheduke]

Glad Roger stayed with a classy black look. It fits his brand.

[JLZR]

And this is why those of us, adore this guy .. his explanation and reasoning behind this racquet design exemplifies the love of the sport of tennis and its elegance.. Bravo Roger 🙏🏼

[denizdagci]

It sounds like it will be fun to try this alongside the RF97.

It's great to have this interview, but the background music is quite loud and it distracts from what Roger is saying.

[keacyut]

It's like a tennisgasm with Roger explaining the racket.

[daman]

A channel this size and no one said anything about the music before posting

[s.s.]

I liked the RF97 because it was to his personal specifications. I hope this new racket isn't too much what Roger thinks everyone else wants. I want what he wants haha

[jcsimonassi]

Roger is a real gentleman. Great Champion e super super good person. 😎🏆

[nco]

Its out already?!! So xcited to have it, RF❤

[amanjain]

Can you please remove that stupid music? There’s absolutely no need for it. I want to hear the conversation more clearly. It’s an interview!!

[bkbdofo]

I’m surprised no one has commented on the fact that the RF logo on the strings would have looked badass.

[stevetsakiris]

Great interview, thanks 🙏🏻 one question / suggestion perhaps: is it necessary to have that distracting background music? Just listening to you guys talk is great.

[usaneebeilles]

Looking great, both the new things in life, and Federer himself.
How pleased to see him well, and how's great things going his's ways.

A belated many happy returns🎉 Happy birthday to Roger Federer

[webtennis]

It's time to buy a new racquet! 😀

[proshepherd]

We all know exactly what that racquet would call Roger: Daddy.

[zaz]

i prefer the RF97 autograph. yeah, a bit stiff but strung appropriately (gut mains/ round or square poly cross) or full poly (soft) at lower tension is an absolute beast of a frame. I have never had so much fun taking full swing backhands or forehands on the rise. terrific spin and one can absolutely blast the ball with decent technique. one of the best frames of all time. i understand the new generation is playing with lighter frames and fast swing speeds but that's one reason why carlos lost to novak especially on clay. that being said, i wish roger the beat and hope these racquets do well.only take care of your arm and technique. more weight equals more stability at the expense of fast whippy shots though its possible with his original frame.

[danstenis]

Love to buy a Roger Federer racket for memory if the price of a high end tennis racket wasn't so ridiculous.