Federer volley challenge goes viral on social media

Roger Federer is finding innovative ways to keep playing #Tennisathome, posting a volleying challenge video that is lighting up social media.

Inviting fellow players, other athletes and fans alike to make their own videos, Federer positions himself close against a wall and proceeds to engage in some rapid-fire volleys.

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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 How else are you guys #TrainingFromHome @toni.kr8s @giannis_an34 @gianluigibuffon @virat.kohli @tombrady @trevornoah @lukadoncic @swish41 @leomessi @cristiano @alexzverev123 @thisisbillgates @kensingtonroyal @thehughjackman @k.mbappe @hank30nyr @rafaelnadal @cocogauff @davidbeckham @zidane @stephencurry30 @therock @beargrylls @coldplay @djokernole @kingjames @thierryhenry @serenawilliams @lindseyvonn @mikaelashiffrin @valeyellow46 @lewishamilton @iamzlatanibrahimovic @chrishemsworth @justintimberlake

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There’s only one condition: you must wear audacious headwear.

Great rival Novak Djokovic was inspired to take up the challenge – but the wall got the better of him in the end. Maybe because he didn’t wear a hat…

Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and teenage star Coco Gauff also uploaded videos of themselves taking on the ‘Federer Volley Challenge’.

I had to redo it because I got flamed for not wearing the hat? I hope my brother’s football helmet works out. @rogerfederer #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/HlC9ga7sTC

— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) April 8, 2020

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I’m accepting @rogerfederer challenge! How did I do everyone? @vasek.pospisil @matteksands @felixaliassime @djokernole you’re next ?

A post shared by Sofia Kenin (@sofia.kenin) on Apr 7, 2020 at 3:06pm PDT

Martina Navratilova, arguably the greatest volleyer of all time, got in on the action, opting to approach the wall before retreating to showcase all of her skills.

Greatest volleyer of all time https://t.co/a18Dvvzzc9

— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) April 8, 2020

On the other hand, former World No. 1 Andy Roddick – who only came to the net to shake hands during his playing days – isn’t quite ready to post his own video yet…

. @rogerfederer I’d do the backboard challenge, but as you know as well as anyone, I don’t like to volley 🙂

— andyroddick (@andyroddick) April 7, 2020

But the winner of the Federer volley challenge so far might just be UCLA tennis coach Rikus De Villiers – check out this incredible effort!

As the Federer challenge goes, this is next level.

?: @uclatennis pic.twitter.com/gkzNrRhKSI

— Blair Henley (@BlairHenley) April 8, 2020

What challenge will Federer have for us next?

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