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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Federer nets deal with Japan's fashion retailer Uniqlo

Roger Federer plays at Wimbledon wearing Uniqlo on Monday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

LONDON -- Roger Federer, who is ranked the No. 2 tennis player in the world, has signed a deal with Uniqlo to become its "global brand ambassador," Uniqlo clothing store chain operator Fast Retailing Co. said Monday.

Federer, of Switzerland, has been sponsored by U.S. sports brand Nike for a number of years.

He played at the Wimbledon tennis championships that opened on the day wearing Uniqlo sportswear.

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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