August 1, 2024, Kuala Lumpur – Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces the release of the fifth instalment of its ‘24 Hours with Roger’ series. In the newest film, Roger Federer takes fans around Paris on an unforgettable trip to one of the world’s most storied, grand, and gorgeous cities. From cultural landmarks to artists’ studios, to tennis courts on the outskirts of the city–fans get to know a side of Roger they’ve never seen before, taking in one of the world’s great cities through his eyes.
Centre Court at the Palais Garnier
Roger kicks off his Paris series with a trip to the Palais Garnier, centre court for the Paris Opera Ballet. He gets the opportunity to draw parallels between tennis and ballet as he observes how these incredible athletes rehearse.
Fête le Mur: Where the Idea of Tennis Runs Deep
Next, Roger heads to the suburb of La Courneuve, visiting Fête le Mur, a tennis non-profit created by tennis icon, Yannick Noah. Here, Roger enjoys a game and chat with the neighborhood’s local tennis players on a colorful court created by French artist Caroline Derveaux and donated to the community by UNIQLO. After running through some tennis basics, Roger sits down 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
For his last stop of the trip, Roger pays a visit to his longtime 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’m thrilled that Paris was chosen as the location for the 5th edition of the 24 Hours series. It has an amazing blend of history and modern charm.” Federer explained. “While I have returned to Paris many times since retiring from professional tennis, this trip was special as I was able to explore these unique experiences and make new friends along the way.” – Roger Federer
All episodes are available on the 24 Hours with Roger special website: https://www.uniqlo.com/my/en/contents/feature/24hourswithRoger/paris/
