Roger Federer is the fifth richest sports personality on the planet. It’s not a secret that the Swiss star has some of the most lucrative endorsement deals in the world and makes way more money than his colleagues. 22-year-old emerging tennis star, Reilly Opelka, decided to pull Roger Federer’s leg on twitter for his extravagant finances.
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Why Is Opelka Talking About Roger Federer?
Twitter was recently abuzz with the news of NFL rookie Lamar Jackson gifting his offensive linesmen Rolex watches. Given that Lamar had a rookie contract, this news shocked many rugby fans while they also applauded Lamar for showing a big heart.
Tennis isnt the issue. Pretty sure Fed’s hooked his team up with a few Rolex’s. And I think Uncle Toni got a Richard Millie 💧
— Reilly Opelka (@ReillyOpelka) December 27, 2019
Obviously, there was a certain section of the fanbase that decided to troll the sports stars for their lavish lifestyles and deep pockets. Somehow, the conversation came to tennis and Reilly Opelka decided to comment on the fact that tennis stars are no less when it comes to bank accounts.
The target of his taunts was none other than the Swiss legend Roger Federer. Opelka opined that he was pretty sure that Roger Federer had hooked his team up with some Rolex watches. He went on to add that maybe Toni Nadal had earned himself a Richard Millie due to Rafael Nadal’s compassion!
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Who Is Reilly Opelka?
Reilly Opelka is a junior tennis player who is one of the brightest prospects in the world of tennis. Opelka won the 2015 Junior Wimbledon tournament, defeating world no 1 Taylor Fritz en route to beating Mikael Ymer in the final.
Opelka is a mammoth figure with a height of 6 feet 11 inches, making him the joint tallest ATP ranked player ever, with Ivo Karlovic.
Roger Federer’s money has often been a source of amusement for many people. However, given that the Swiss superstar has been the top guy in tennis for more than a decade, it is imperative for him to be the golden boy of the sponsors. It won’t be surprising if Federer continues to land more endorsements even post retirement.
