We’re all a little desperate for new hobbies at the moment. The coronavirus lockdowns have forced us into an exhausting state of constant self-improvement. Perhaps you’ve taken up knitting, or upped your reading game, or bought two Roombas and made them fight each other. While you’re at it, you may as well take a free tennis lesson from Roger Federer.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has offered his wisdom to fans across the world, taking to Twitter and Instagram to share a tennis drill with those in isolation.
Roger Federer has offered his expertise through a social media tennis lesson during coronavirus isolation. Why not add tennis to your growing list of hobbies?
Dressed in an exceptionally dapper get-up, Federer demonstrated a simple reflex drill. He then took the liberty of providing feedback to the numerous people attempting the exercise from home.
Here’s a helpful solo drill. Let’s see what you got! Reply back with a video and I’ll provide some tips. Choose your hat wisely 🎩😉👊 #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/05lliIqh1h
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
The post was viewed over 1 million times in six hours, and received about 1,300 replies.
Hey @rogerfederer ! How are me and sister doing in a HAT from Halle 2015? 😃😃❤️
P. S. Sister’s HAT on point too 🤠 pic.twitter.com/rd1J8HtB3h— Shagulia (@ManiaK_RF) April 7, 2020
“Classic, you guys are funny”, Federer replied.
Luke and Leia got bored or scared ? 🤭
Nice video https://t.co/JHTFHoxtI9— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 8, 2020
In other instances, the Fed Express was a little more critical. “Luke & Leia got bored, or scared?” he cheekily asked in response to another participant, whose doggo’s quickly escaped the scene.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Ultimately, it seems that 1st place was taken by a fan who has forsaken racquet altogether. Let’s see Roger Federer win the most Grand Slam singles titles with his bare hands…
