“I’ve seen more people volleying over the past 4 days than the previous two years,” says Tumaini Carayol on Twitter. Well, that’s the Roger Federer effect. With his latest challenge, the Swiss Maestro got a great part of the tennis community - including fellow pros, journalists, fans, and even a doctor - to: a) find and wear a hat, b) race to a wall, c) volley like crazy… His video was viewed over times in just days.
(How would Maria Sharapova react to such a traction?) In the initial tweet with which he introduced his challenge, Federer invited his fans to take it on, promising feedback and comments in exchange. He kept his word on the same day he’d posted his challenge on, and has kept it ever since.
Here is a fresh batch of Federer’s reaction to his fans' videos of the 100 volley challenge.
Great look, why are you hiding your left hand 😆, keep em coming https://t.co/aFAuwxpe6U — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 10, 2020
Luke and Leia got bored or scared ? 🤭
Nice video https://t.co/JHTFHoxtI9 — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 8, 2020
Translation: "From Colombia.🥇 https://t.co/Woj4rDhJJR — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
I might not have a racket or a ball, but I do have a good actitude."
🏴☠️ 👍 https://t.co/Yto1bipHbk — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 8, 2020
You do, love the flat cap.
Feel like I need one too 🤜 | 🤛 https://t.co/Z0VzYhZWtv — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Classic,
You guys are funny https://t.co/MIHHgl9GIM — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Nice to reconnect Yashas,
Looking good big guy, keep it up https://t.co/BrVicOQV9R — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
👌 https://t.co/plAEM48Id4 pic.twitter.com/7gQFiQUYtP — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
🦗 noise epic
Wow serious moves
Bravo https://t.co/UnMk7lDLqg — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Rock solid https://t.co/CtXprO1t2n — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Don’t be scared of the 🎾 😁 https://t.co/tkYVObQq68 — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Against the mirror or window is extra difficult, forza Italia ❤️ https://t.co/g2yv8TRFjx — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
Hello Ana María 👋 https://t.co/KvD96bJscq — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020