Roger Federer is also pleased - "Rooftop Girls" nominated for Laureus
Vittoria and Carola, the two Italian girls who played tennis above the rooftops of Finale Ligure during the first phase of the pandemic, have been nominated for a Laureus award as one of the most inspiring stories of the year.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Apr 20, 2021, 08:57 am
If the tennis courts are closed due to a pandemic, you have to do something else. The ideas of the felt ball aficionados were manifold, but only a few attracted more attention than those of Vittoria and Carola. The two Italian girls, eleven and 13 years old, played rallies over the rooftops of Finale Ligure. An action that also called Roger Federer on the scene. And the jury of the Laureus Awards, which nominated Vittoria and Carola for an award.
Of course: Maestro Federer's appearance was not entirely free of commercial interests. But that doesn't change how inspiring the Vittoria and Carola campaign was for many tennis fans.