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With 20 Grand Slam titles under his name, Roger Federer has arguably been the greatest sports figure in his country, Switzerland. Further, his charm and ethereal tennis style has made him one of the most popular figures on various social media platforms. The Swiss tennis Maestro’s decision to put down his racket also broke the internet in the previous season.

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However, there is another Swiss athlete who has recently surpassed the former tennis ace’s popularity on online platforms. The renowned soccer beauty, Alisha Lehmann has now become the most followed Swiss sports figure on Instagram. Here’s what you need to know about Lehmann leapfrogging Federer.

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Alisha Lehmann outshines Roger Federer on the renowned social media platform

During his journey on the court, the Swiss tennis legend reached unpreceded heights with his historical triumphs. Notably, Federer became arguably the greatest athlete, not just in the tennis community, but in the entire sporting realm in Switzerland. With 11.2 million followers on Instagram, he was the most popular sporting figure in his country, until now.

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Aston Villa’s forward, Alisha Lehmann has now claimed the top spot with 100,000 more followers on Instagram than her compatriot. The Swiss soccer beauty has gained more than 1m ‘likes’ on various photos and video clips on her social media. Lehmann’s pictures in her soccer kit from her matches have wowed a slew of fans. She is also well known for her bold side, particularly her gorgeous bikini pictures.

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Lehmann also caught the attention of the public when she was involved in a romantic relationship with the Aston Villa men’s team star player, Douglas Luiz. However, the renowned soccer couple later split as things didn’t work out between the two Villa players.

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Lehmann’s legion of fans were also mesmerized when they got an insight into her travel endeavors to places like Miami and Rio de Janeiro. However, it is not only the soccer star who has caught the Swiss sporting community’s attention with her gorgeous looks and appearances. Even the tennis legend, Roger Federer previously enchanted the public with his dapper look during a renowned fashion show in Paris.

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The 41 years old was also featured in the Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes concert where he met with the renowned K-pop girl group, Blackpink. His viral photo with the South Korean group,  Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal, Jisoo, and Rose, broke the internet as a number of fans were excited to see them together at the event.

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Anurag Gusain

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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