ROGER FEDERER confirmed his split from Nike by sporting a UNIQLO outfit at Wimbledon today
- although he seems to have retained his footwear deal.

Federer's contract with Nike expired in March and there was intense speculation that
he would not renew his sponsorship deal with the sportswear giant.

The outfit, which fits with Wimbledon's strict clothing policy that stipulates all-white clothing
and minimal branding, was designed by UNIQLO artistic director Christophe Lemaire.

“I am deeply committed to tennis and to winning championships,” Federer said in a statement released seconds
after he walked on court for his first-round clash with Dusan Lajovic.

“But like UNIQLO, I also have a great love for life, culture and humanity.

Tadashi Yanai, UNIQLO founder and chairman, said:
"Mr Federer is one of the greatest champions in history - my respect for him goes beyond sport.

"Our partnership will be about innovation on and off court.

“We share a goal of making positive change in the world,
and I hope together we can bring the highest quality of life to the greatest number of people.

“UNIQLO will help Mr Federer continue taking tennis to new places,
while exploring innovations in a number of areas including technology and design with him."
from..express.co.uk/sport