Roger Federer is the king of making tennis look way too easy. On Tuesday, while donning a white FEDora, the Swiss posted a #Tennisathome volley challenge inviting fellow players and fans alike to make their own videos.

Anyone attempting to match Federer’s performance will likely experience severe forearm cramps, as the 20-time Grand Slam champion owns one of the most well conditioned right arms in the world.

The only stipulation to the challenge? Wear a silly hat.

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More than a few lucky fans have received some incredible responses from Federer.

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Novak Djokovic responded to the challenge on his Instagram story. His volleys are obviously world class, but he forgot the key component, a hat.

Reigning Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin answered the call, and donned proper headwear.

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Federer called out everyone from fellow athletes to actors, musicians and philanthropists, including Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugh Jackman, Coldplay, Steph Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, Trevor Noah, Lebron James and many more.

His lighthearted and witty approach to social media is what everyone needs during this global crisis. If you ever wanted to interact with Federer, now is your chance. But one burning question still remains: Why didn’t Djokovic wear a hat?

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