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$76,000,000 Lavish Detail That Connects Late American Pop Icon Tina Turner and Billionaire Roger Federer to Switzerland’s Exotic Lake Zurich

Published 05/25/2023, 7:57 AM EDT

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The world is mourning the loss of an American-born Swiss musical icon who came to be widely known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. The Swiss singer was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. However, she decided to settle down with her husband Erwin Bach, in her homeland, Switzerland. Interestingly, the musical legend became neighbors with none other than the tennis legend Roger Federer.

Federer has quite a few luxurious properties around the world. However, he only feels at home in Switzerland. The same was the case for Tina Turner as well.

The late musical legend Tina Turner had recently become neighbors with Roger Federer

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Roger Federer has always adored his country, and despite having multiple properties around the world, Switzerland is where his heart belongs. Hence, in 2014, he moved to his beautiful Swiss abode with his family, which overlooks the scenic view of Lake Zurich.

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In 2022, it was reported that Swiss musical legend Tina Turner bought a new property adjoining Lake Zurich with her husband, Erwin Bach. The couple, both of whom are Swedish, reportedly bought the property for $76 million. It boasts 10 buildings, a pond, a stream, a swimming pool, and a boat dock on Lake Zurich.

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Just like Federer, they too felt at home in Switzerland. Interestingly, Federer has enjoyed some of her classics, like ‘Simply the Best.’ and has had a gala time with his friends at karaoke. Moreover, before switching to a different property, Roger Federer had also looked at Turner’s one before.

Unfortunately, less than two years after buying the property, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll bid the world farewell at the age of 83. Following the tragic news, her fan, Venus Williams, made sure to pay a tribute to her while she was alive.

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Venus Williams paid an ode to Tina Turner

Venus Williams has been a fashionista, both on and off the court. Hence, she customized her 2010 Wimbledon outfit to pay tribute to Tina Turner.

Later, she stated that Turner is a great artist and that her inspiration comes from her love for the musical legend. Her white on-court outfit made the Turner statement through an elaborate neckline and frills on her skirt.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Sheldon Pereira