Uniqlo pops up in Vancouver for tennis

Uniqlo is deepening its commitment to the tennis community.

The global apparel retailer was in Vancouver this week to host a special tennis event with its global brand ambassador, Roger Federer. 

As part of ‘The Next Gen Development Program with Roger Federer’, a unique coaching clinic was provided to Canada’s best young tennis players to hone their skills alongside Federer. 

As part of the clinic, Federer and his coach of 16 years, Severin Luthi, provided coaching and mentoring for 12 highly talented junior tennis players, who have been national champions or rank highly within their age categories. The program also included a meet-and-greet session for other fans who attended the event. 

“We are pleased to work with Roger Federer on events like today’s clinic, where our aim is to help the next generation develop into leaders of the community through sport. Uniqlo will continue working with our Global Brand Ambassadors to create such opportunities for young people around the world,” said Koji Yanai, group senior executive officer of Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing.

Federer was in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena, for the Laver Cup tournament, where Uniqlo was the official apparel sponsor providing uniforms for all on-site and on-court roles.

Federer added, “It’s always a privilege to connect with young people through Uniqlo’s Next Generation Development Program. I hope our event here in Vancouver will further refine the skills of all the excellent young players who attended. In addition, I hope it provides some inspiration for them to pursue and reach their full potential, whether in tennis, or in life.”