Rafael Nadal’s 2017 French Open-Vigor racket was auctioned for record INR 1.34 crore; Breaks its previous best. Tennis news
With its historic 2017 French Open win, Rafael Nadal’s tennis racket has set a new auction record, selling for $ 157,333.20 (Rs 1.34 crore), including buyer’s premium at a reputation memorbillia auction on Sunday. The Babolat racket used during his straightforward victory against Stan Wawrinka in the finals crossed the previous record of $ 139,700 (Rs 1.19 crore) set by another Nadal racket from the 2022 Australian Open.In the 2017 French Open final, Nadal marked Wawrinka with his tenth French Open Championship with a score of 6–2, 6–3, 6-1. The victory further strengthened his dominance in the Rolland Garos, where he would proceed to secure four more titles, which will lead to a total of 14 French win.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The record-breaking racket carries significant historical value, as it was used in Nadal’s 2017 season. Photo Milan Technology has confirmed its use in 24 different matches, including the Madrid Open Final and Miami Open final against Roger Federer.The Prestige Memorbilia lot description stated, “A Grand Slam from Rafael Nadal is rare to find a final-used racket. A full clay season (more) is capted by a French open title to find a photo-mill in an entire clay season (more).”
The custom-made Babolat racket has specific features that certify their connection to Nadal, including her “Rafa” symbol on the throat and a specific stringing sticker “RG 2017 Nadal” from the French Open tournament.The 2017 French open victory was particularly notable as Nadal did not leave a single set throughout the tournament. The achievement is as part of his large legacy in Rolland Garos, where his 14 titles carry any other male tennis player, with no other contestants win more than eight French Open Championships.
