Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. Because the sport requires strength, elegance, quick reactions and incredible endurance, professional tennis players are highly trained and highly skilled. And their weapon of war, the racket, played an important role in their outstanding performance and success in the game. Today I will take you to take a look at the most expensive rackets in the world and the stories behind them.
7. Chanel Racquet – $2,499
The Chanel Racquet is quite surprising given Chanel’s recent launch of a new line of sports equipment. Of course, it's no surprise that this racket is stylish and comes with an elegant Chanel racket bag. The Chanel trademark logo is located in the center of its head. As Chanel products offer premium quality at great prices, this stylish racket with shoulder strap racket bag is no exception.
6. Wilson Pro Staff 85 Original – $2800
The Wilson Pro Staff 85 Original is one of the most iconic racquets of all time. Released in the 1980s, it has been used in Grand Slam tournaments by players such as Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Stefan Edberg and Roger Federer. Several updated versions of Pro Staff 85 have been released, the latest being the 2011 and 2017 versions . As recent tennis racquets favor different styles, this racquet's 85-square-inch head size may seem a bit dated, but loyal followers still prefer it to other options. Your racquet will be great when using this racquet as it really helps in swinging the ball.
5.Puma Boris Becker 1995 World Champion Racquet – €10,000
Puma Boris Becker 1995 World Champion Racquet has a controversial but interesting story. This racket was sold in large quantities in order to raise funds for Ein Herz fur Kinder, a children's charity in Germany. It is made by sporting goods manufacturer Estusa. However, the racquet Becker initially played was the , made by Puma. Becker used a real racket in his final match against Patrick Rafter from Australia. This racket was later given to Julian Schmitz-Avila in exchange for the previous one. Becker's attorney said the wrong rackets were issued by chance because they were identical.
4.Fred Perry’s Tennis Racquet – $37,724
Fred Perry’s Tennis Racquet is one of the most expensive tennis rackets in the world. This Slazenger tennis racket was used by Fred Perry at Wimbledon. In June 1997, it was sold at Christie's auction house in London, England for a staggering $37,724. Fred Perry was a legendary British tennis player who won numerous tennis championships. He is the number one player in the world and has won two career Grand Slams and eight Grand Slams. He also won three consecutive Wimbledon championships from 1934-1936.
3. Federer Wilson Racquet (2011) – $55,000
A Federer Wilson racket used in the 2011 French Open final sold for $55,000 at the online Golding Auction. This is the highest amount ever paid at auction for a male athlete's tennis racket. Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer lost his match against Rafael Nadal. Considered an incredible part of tennis history, the red and white Wilson racket was signed by Grand Slam champion Federer.
2. Billie Jean King Wilson Tennis Racquet (1973) – $125,000
This Wilson tennis racquet made history at auction with a price of $125,000. This racquet was used by American legend Billie Jean King to beat Bobby Rigs . In September 1973, Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs An exhibition match took place in Battle of the Sexes.Riggs claims that the quality of women's tennis is not as good as men's and that he can beat the best women's players despite his age (55). Riggs defeated Margaret Court and then went on to fight King (29), who accepted his challenge. The match was held in Houston, Texas, and King won the match in straight sets. More than 90 million people watched the game on television, and the spectacle was made into a Hollywood movie.
1. Proximus Diamond Game Award (Trophy) – $1.3 million
Topping the list of the most expensive tennis racquets is the Proximus Diamond Game Award (Trophy), worth a whopping $1.3 million . February 2002, The first Proximus Diamond Games were held in Antwerp, Belgium. At the time, two of the most prominent players in the WTA were Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin from Belgium, which is why it was the perfect venue for a WTA World Tour stop. Diamond Games has announced that it will award a unique trophy to a female player who wins the singles title three times in five years. The trophy is a tennis racket made of gold and set with more than 1,700 diamonds. It also includes a large tennis ball encrusted with diamonds. Amelie Mauresmo from France won the trophy after defeating Kim Clijsters. It was her third victory in five years and her third consecutive victory on the diamond.
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