$17.4 Million Target for Billionaire Roger Federer as He Gears Up Alongside Dua Lipa, Penelope Cruz, and Others for a Spectacular Fashion Event in New York City

This season’s Met Gala is almost underway and fans are already excited to see some of the global icons from the sports and entertainment industry in their dazzling avatars. Even the tennis community is quite enthralled, as they will get to witness the 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer. The Swiss Maestro will be co-hosting the renowned fashion show in New York City.

A number of prominent figures have often graced the Met Ball, which previously helped them earn a whopping amount of $17.4 million. And now that the Swiss tennis legend is here for this season’s event, the expectations have been high as a similar funding target has been set for him.

Met Gala sets a whooping target for their co-host, Roger Federer

Roger Federer’s legion of fans and followers were delighted when he was announced as the co-chair of the Met Gala. While obliging to his roles for the fashion event, Roger Federer will now be seen as host for the upcoming event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Swiss tennis legend will be alongside a number of renowned names, including Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, and Anna Wintour. Along with such celebrities, other well-known names are all gearing up to grace the fashion show that will take place on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City. In last year’s event, a number of glamorous figures from the sports and entertainment industry were part of the Met Ball.

As a result, they earned a whopping amount of $17.4 million according to an exclusive report from AP News. Now this season, Met’s Costume Institute might have similar expectations for their self-funding department, given the celebrity guest list that is going to dazzle the public.

Another tennis legend will be there for the Met Gala

Apart from Federer, another prominent name from the tennis community is looking forward to stun the audience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is none other than the American tennis legend, Serena Williams, who already has a number of previous appearances at Met Gala. It was her husband, Alexis Ohanian, who spilled the beans about her appearance in the fashion show.

The American entrepreneur was excited as he shared some glimpses of his GUCCI outfit and derby shoes that he will be donning at the Met Gala. Taking note of his attire, one of the fans was curious to ask if the Queen of the Court will also grace the event. He answered the user by saying, “She’ll be a showstopper as usual and I’ll be there too”

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Will the tennis legends gracing the iconic fashion show be a game changer in beating last year’s event? Let us know in the comments section.

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