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It was an emotional farewell when Roger Federer (42) ended his career as a professional tennis player at the Laver Cup in Vancouver, Canada last September. Not only did the Basel resident shed tears; his competitors, who had become friends over the years, also gave free rein to their emotions.
And even though it has been a whole year since the maestro put down the racket, he has never disappeared from the scene. On the contrary. Federer appears at a charity gala here, a fashion event there. He has long since become more than an ex-athlete. The maestro belongs to high society and is a welcome guest everywhere. Blick shows how King Roger spent his first year as a retired tennis player.
Federer turns HB Zurich upside down
For the third time, Switzerland Tourism dug deep into its pockets and enlisted Roger Federer for an extensive advertising campaign. While the eight-time Wimbledon winner was joined in the final spots by Hollywood greats Robert de Niro and Anne Hathaway, he traveled through Switzerland by train with American comedian Trevor Noah in January. An entire platform at Zurich’s main station was closed for filming.
The better James Bond
At what is probably the most important fashion event in the world, the Met Gala in New York, the stars and starlets compete for an invite. However, Roger Federer has long since outgrown the status of a regular gala guest. Last May, he was chosen as co-host by Vogue boss Anna Wintour (73). With his 007 appearance on the red carpet, he caused a stir and turned many heads. The fashion magazines agreed: no one can make James Bond as good as Roger Federer.
Full-time job as a family driver
During the Corona break, Federer mainly acted as a driver for his four children. “I drive her to all her activities and pick her up again. “It really is a full-time job,” the tennis star said at the time. After his discharge, he now enjoys relaxing hours with his family. He recently told the Tagesanzeiger that he was “a bit more relaxed” because he had more time at his disposal. For the first time, the Federers were able to spend the winter together on the ski slopes. During my active time, the risk of injury while skiing was always too great.
Nerve-wracking construction project
Federer has been building his villa in Rapperswil-Jona SG on Lake Zurich since 2019. The word villa is a gross understatement. There are already six shells of buildings on the estimated 17,000 square meter site. Apparently the maestro is building half a village for himself. When the Federers (and their employees) will move in is anyone’s guess. Questions still exist over the building permit for a boathouse. It is hoped that Federer’s nerves are still as strong as they were during his professional days.
The favorite of the stars
Of course, the six-time ATP Finals winner has long been a star himself. But celebrities around the world apparently enjoy spending time with Federer. For example, the maestro was allowed to visit rocker legend Bruce Springsteen (73) before the concert, and Coldplay even brought the Bazel native on stage as the fifth band member at their concert in Letzigrund. Federer controlled the slightly strange rattling appearance with his usual charm, even if he looked a little out of place in the colorful spotlight.
Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
