Roger Federer, after his retirement, has not adopted an idle lifestyle. He has kept himself occupied with several activities. The Swiss Maestro was recently seen living it up in the music world as he was on a spree of attending various concerts. In town for the Wimbledon Championships, The Mighty Federer took advantage of the London music festival and had the time of life at the Bruce Springsteen concert.
Just a few days before Springsteen, Federer created quite the buzz as he attended the Coldplay concert in Zürich. But the former player, instead of being a part of the audience, chose to show off his musical talent. He ended up going on stage to join the band as they performed and displayed his skill with an instrument.
Roger Federer takes advantage of the London Music Festival
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The London Music Festival has many stars from around the world waiting to perform for their fans. As several artists perform in the city, many celebrities will be seen during their concerts. Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer was among the most renowned names who were at the Bruce Springsteen concert.
The Swiss Maestro was photographed at the event in Hyde Park on Thursday along with singers Billy Joel and Peter Gabriel. Federer’s attendance at the London Music Festival comes after his return to Wimbledon earlier this week, his first since announcing his retirement last year. News of the Mighty Federer attending the Springsteen concert was also shared on Twitter, with a picture matching his presence.
Roger arrives to watch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform on stage at BST Hyde Park in London. Thursday July 6, 2023.😎
Getty Images pic.twitter.com/x1OSS3DmPl— Dinora♥RF 🐐 (@norinchi_df) July 6, 2023
While his presence at the Springsteen concert made the news, his attendance in the Coldplay concert went a step above, as it involved the 20-time Grand Slam champion performing with the band.
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A Maestro in both tennis and music
On 1st July, Federer did not just attend the Coldplay concert at Stadion Letzigrund in Zürich; he also shared the stage with the band. The Swiss Maestro received a standing ovation for his music debut. As Chris Martin, lead singer, brought the music to a halt, he introduced Federer as the original band member. The former number 1 stepped up on the stage and brought out an instrument perfect for him, the Percussion.
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As the audience waited in silence, Federer gave them what they wanted with an attention-grabbing solo. When he played, the crowd was left mesmerized by his stage presence. That night, Federer added another skill to an already long list.