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Last week, Roger Federer had a wonderful surprise for fans at the Shanghai Masters. The 20-time Grand Slam champion made a grand appearance at the ATP 1000 event where he received a major honor. Federer was handed the Icon Athlete Award, a year after his retirement from tennis. Over the years, Federer has served the sport by giving his all on the court, and this award was the result of his efforts throughout his career. Following his appearance in Shanghai, the Swiss maestro collaborated with a popular Taiwanese celebrity’s wife.

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Jay Chou is a renowned Taiwanese singer and musician. Recently, the musician shared glimpses of his wife’s meeting with the former World Number 1.

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Roger Federer dons coach’s hat

The Taiwanese singer took to Instagram to share a picture of his wife clicked during her interaction with Federer. Chou’s wife, Hannah, is a big fan of tennis. In the picture that Chou shared, Hannah is seen taking some tips from the Swiss maestro.

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While sharing the picture of the two, Chou wrote, “Guess @hannah_quinlivanAre you showing him my concert😃 Thank you legend@rogerfedererTaking the time to let everyone have a wonderful afternoon tea time. I hope Hannah’s playing skills will improve as a result.”

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Further, he went on to add, “Guess if Hannah is actually sharing my concert performance with Roger. Thanks to the legend@rogerfedererfor taking the time to enjoy this beautiful afternoon-tea chat. Hope that these tips will help with Hannah’s tennis skills.”

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Federer, a three-time winner at the Shanghai Masters, relived his past as he was honored in an on-court ceremony. The former World Number 1 looked classy during his appearance.

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Federer gave James Bond vibes in Shanghai

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The 42-year-old caught everyone’s eyes with his appearance during last week’s ATP 1000 event in China. He donned a classy look, while making a bold fashion statement.

He wore a pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses, a $63 million accessory brand. It perfectly complemented the stylish look that Federer carried at the event. Additionally, his trusty Rolex watch looked nothing short of royal as Federer gave James Bond vibes in a crisp blue shirt.

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The Swiss maestro is clearly enjoying his retirement life. However, his association with tennis will never end – be it on the court or off the court!

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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