The US Open is already in full swing, and if you’re a tennis admirer, this tournament is bound to amaze everyone. The event has become considerably more extroverted and enjoyable as a result of numerous high-profile personalities from various walks of life attending Flushing Meadows to witness the thrill. In the same context, Justin Bieber, Barack Obama, and many other celebrities have attended the sporting event, displaying their fan side out to the world.
Now that the tournament’s end is stepping closer, a popular Hollywood face, Emma Watson, graced the event with a little surprise. Recently, the Harry Potter series actress made an appearance in the US Open stands while bringing in a Roger Federer connection in the most unexpected manner. Let’s take a look at the 33-year-old actress enjoying the amazing quarterfinal clash.
Emma Watson attends the US Open with a Roger Federer surprise
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While the quarterfinals between two Americans, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, is taking over the New York tennis court, the tournament had a special Hollywood face in the stands to witness the thrill. Recently, the official Twitter account of the US Open shared a picture of the ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ actress, sweltering under the New York heat as she enjoys the match with Roger Federer’s close friend, Anna Wintour, by her side.
Emma Watson watching tennis is everything 🤩 pic.twitter.com/yLxICc91de
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2023
Along with that, the caption read, “Emma Watson watching tennis is everything.” In that video, the 33-year-old British actress looked stunning in a black top. Wintour wore a fluorescent green floral dress for the occasion. While the British actress being present at the tournament astonished a lot of tennis fans, the fact that she enjoyed the show with Vogue magazine’s editor, with whom Federer co-chaired the Met Gala this year, turned heads.
The 41-year-old Swiss ace’s friendship with Wintour goes back in time, and both of them are a perfect example of fashion meeting tennis halfway. Nevertheless, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue revealed a few months ago how their friendship started while making a huge revelation regarding being a huge Federer fan in the fashion industry.
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When Wintour revealed her fangirl secret
Over the years, the 73-year-old British editor has cherished a good friendship with the 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer. But apart from being a friend, a few months ago she revealed how their friendship began by sharing her inner Federer fan feelings. According to ‘tennis.com’, she first met the 41-year-old Swiss tennis legend in 2005 when he was in town to participate in the US Open.
A friend of Wintour set up their first meeting, knowing that she was a huge fan of him and his tennis achievements. In addition, she also detailed how she has even missed a lot of occasional fashion shows, giving up her privilege just to witness the former World Number One play on the tennis court.
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Now that Federer is not a part of the tennis tour, Wintour’s attendance at the US Open shows her love for the sport too. Moreover, what do you think about the British actress’ surprising appearance as a tennis fan? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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