Even though Roger Federer has bid farewell to his sporting career, the craze for the Swiss Maestro remains the same among the Tennis community as well as the entertainment world. Thanks to immense popularity, the world is set to witness Roger Federer adorn a new role in one of the most grandiose events of the year.
Notably, the Met Gala 2023 is about to take place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Ahead of the spectacular event, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Roger Federer have quite a few things in common, including their athleticism and astounding records in the realm of sports. But apart from their athleticism and illustrious career, these legendary athletes are going to have one more thing in common during the Met Gala 2023.
Not to forget that Federer is participating in the star-studded event after 6 years of his iconic presence with his wife Mirka Federer.
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Roger Federer to co-chair at the Met Gala 2023, following in the footsteps of sporting icons
The Met Gala 2023 will see Ana Wintour, the permanent co-chair and a huge fan of Federer on the same platform. However, this is one position that she has also shared with other sporting personalities in the past, including Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. And now, Federer is set to take up the role of the co-chair.
When talking about Brady, Serena, and Osaka co-chairing the much talked about event in the past, it was in 2017 when Tom Brady shared the stage with his ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, Katy Perry, and Pharrell Williams. Following that, the 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams co-chaired besides Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, and Gucci’s Alessandro Michele.
Then, after a halt of one year, Naomi Osaka became the co-chair beside Timothee Chalamet, Billie Eilish, and Poet and activist Gorman.
Now, the Swiss Maestro, the fourth sporting legend and third tennis star, is set to co-chair the Met Gala 2023. He will be sharing the stage with Dua Lipa, Penelope Cruz, and Michaela Coel. As a matter of fact, Ana Wintour has always made it her priority to get Federer on board.
What did Ana Wintour do after getting confirmation of Federer’s presence at the Met Gala 2017?
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It was in 2017 when Federer defeated his arch-rival Rafael Nadal to clinch the Australian Open. However, after that, he decided to take a break to prepare well for Wimbledon. Therefore, he and his wife Mirka Federer confirmed their presence at the 2017 Met Gala.
Wintour revealed in a Vogue essay that it was at that moment she saw her chance. She got Gucci designer Alessandro Michele designated to design a classic black suit which was made iconic by a stunning cobra embroidered in the back.
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