Nike celebrates Federer's Wimbledon title with 'Ro8er' ad, apparel
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Roger Federer claimed his record-breaking eighth Wimbledon championship and 19th Grand Slam title Sunday after defeating Marin Cilic in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4.
To celebrate the Swiss' historic win, Nike released a short ad titled "RO8ER" along with two commemorative shirts and limited-edition NikeLab Oscillate Evolve RF shoes.
The first shirt features the "Ro8er" logo, while the second has an RF logo crest surrounded by eight ivy leaves on the front and the No. 19 on the back. The shirts and shoes will be all be available beginning July 17.
Nike commemorates @rogerfederer's victory w/ a limited number of NikeLab Oscillate Evolve RF shoes & new tees. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hsjhBLVtoT
— Heidi Burgett (@heidiburgett) July 16, 2017
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